At a campaign event in Georgia in July 2024, Jill Biden referred to Trump as "evil" as she spoke about comments the president-elect is said to have made about the military in private. "Does Donald Trump know anything about military? N o, he disparages those who sacrifice for our country," Biden said.

Melania Trump is said to have shunned an invitation from Dr Jill Biden for a post-election meeting at the White House later this week, as the feud between the incoming and outgoing first ladies rumbles on. In recent months, the former first lady has re-entered the political spotlight due to the release of her self-titled memoir Melania.