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She’s been MIA for a hot minute, but Melania Trump is back on the Mar-a-Lago scene

On Dec. 5, 2020, first lady Melania Trump speaks to a crowd of thousands at the Republican National Committee’s Victory Rally in Valdosta, Georgia.
On Dec. 5, 2020, first lady Melania Trump speaks to a crowd of thousands at the Republican National Committee’s Victory Rally in Valdosta, Georgia. Tallahassee Democrat via Imagn Content Services, LLC

She was MIA for a hot minute, but Melania Trump was back on the party circuit Tuesday night.

The former first lady joined her husband, former President Donald Trump, at a rocking Halloween bash at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach.

According to guest Caroline Wren’s cellphone footage, the embattled Republican presidential candidate made a grand entrance to the Metallica heavy metal hit “Enter Sandman” and played DJ via an iPad, while guests took to the dance floor.

No word if Melania, dressed in signature all black, boogeyed to the beat, but she was definitely there, at least in body. The last time the 53-year-old Slovenian was seen in public with her husband at the private club was at Easter Sunday brunch.

The mother of one has been glaringly absent at many of Trump’s latest campaign stops as well as his multiple court appearances since being first indicted back in the fall of 2022.

The former model’s social media has been extremely quiet as well. The last time she posted anything was back in September, to promote a line of patriotic Christmas tree decorations.

“I am pleased to continue USA Memorabilia’s tradition of celebrating the season with A Red, White and Blue Christmas. This year, I found myself looking to my love for our great nation for inspiration. May everyone experience an abundance of peace & love during the holiday season.”

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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