Trump took up President Joe Biden's offer and the rivals were set to meet in the White House at 11 a.m. Wednesday. But Melania Trump did not make her intentions known publicly until hours before the two presidents were scheduled to sit down for a civil confab after a brutal campaign.

This has prompted speculation that Melania Trump may only partially embrace the traditional duties of the first lady

Mrs. Trump declined the invitation for the traditional meeting between the current and future presidential spouses.