Wrap-up: A unique First Lady
Melania Trump grew up in Sevnica while Slovenia was part of the Communist-ruled former Yugoslavia.
The inauguration of Donald Trump is a big thing for a small town in Slovenia where the future U.S. first lady traces her roots.From Friday, the industrial town of Sevnica has planned three days of events to mark the inauguration and welcome all guests wishing to see where Melania Trump grew up.
Mayor Srecko Ocvirk says Sevnica has organised free guided tours, a display of locally produced goods and brands in the 12th century castle above the old town, and a festival of grape vine pruning. Born Melanija Knavs in nearby Novo Mesto, Mrs. Trump grew up in Sevnica while Slovenia was part of the Communist-ruled former Yugoslavia.
She left in her 20s to pursue a modeling career. Sevnica residents have invited the presidential couple to visit. She is second-ever first lady of the United States to be born outside of the United States. London-born Louisa Adams, wife of sixth U.S. president John Quincy Adams, was the first.
In November last, Mr Trump had told reporters that he will live in the White House after he takes the oath of office, but that his wife Melania and 10-year-old son Barron will be living in New York temporarily to allow their son to finish out the year at the same school.
Meanwhile, Ivanka Trump earlier stepped down from her post at the Trump Organisation, the Christian Science Monitor reports, because she will have a quasi-first lady role in her father’s administration. She and her family have moved to DC’s Kalorama district, the same neighborhood that hosts the Obamas and Jeff Bezos. Ms Ivanka will fulfill traditional duties of presidential wives, while first lady Melania Trump continues to live in New York city.