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mr715

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1. Honestly, I don't think the First Partner...

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 07:10 PM

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really needs extensive office space. They've been getting increasingly more active and their footprint has increased, but the elevation of First Partners is very monarchic and I think we should step away from it.

Do people talk about the husband of the EU president or the wife of PM Starmer?

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Do we no longer need an East Wing for the First Ladies? [View all] kentuck Friday OP

Honestly, I don't think the First Partner... mr715 Friday #1

Do you think a ballroom would be more useful? kentuck Friday #4

Oh absolutely not. mr715 Friday #5

In my opinion... kentuck Friday #6

It'll be an interesting test mr715 Friday #7

Do you think Melania is actually sad about it? newdeal2 Friday #2

Nah. Melania lives in New York. Raven123 Friday #3

It has nothing to do with Melania JI7 Friday #8

I think there should be an office suite and a reception area somewhere on the WH campus for the First Spouse. John1956PA Friday #9

Maybe it's where he hopes to hide out when Dems take Congress wnylib Friday #10

Melania doesn't even REALLY want to be there, and Trump plans to stay Jack Valentino Friday #11