Why Melania is the most interesting person in the White House (when she’s there)

Welcome to Washington Secrets, where we have not been invited to the Melania premiere or either of its two after parties (I’m not mad, please don’t write that I got mad). But that doesn’t stop us celebrating the most radical first lady in history (disagree? email us at the address below). Today, as a new British ambassador arrives, we also remind you of recent scandals at the grandest diplomatic residence in D.C., and bring you Donald Trump’s familiar homeland security playbook…

The role of first lady has changed little in decades: Simper at one’s husband during the campaign and then, once installed in the White House, pick out the flowers for formal events and run a project based around children, food or both.

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