Trump took up President Joe Biden's offer and the rivals were set to meet in the White House at 11 a.m. Wednesday. But Melania Trump did not make her intentions known publicly until hours before the two presidents were scheduled to sit down for a civil confab after a brutal campaign.

The returning first lady is expected to spend most of her time between New York City, where 18-year-old Barron is studying at NYU, and Palm Beach, Florida

Mrs. Trump declined the invitation for the traditional meeting between the current and future presidential spouses.