First Lady Melania Trump has not yet contacted First Lady Trump Trump - a source close to CNN told CNN on November 10.
On this day, four years ago, Mrs. Melania Trump had tea at the White House and visited the palace, at the invitation of the First Lady of the United States at that time, Mrs. Michelle Obama, according to the custom after each election. But during this time, there has not been any action on the transfer of power between the two ladies in the East wing of the White House.
Instead, another source familiar with Melania Trump's daily schedule said there were little signs of change taking place and that the First Lady's office was still largely focused on daily meetings and plans for the upcoming holidays.
"I understand that things are still going on normally in the East," the source said, adding that even as Melania Trump wanted to start the transition, the First Lady was still facing obstacles from President Donald Trump not recognizing Joe Biden's victory.
Anita McBride, who was the chief of staff for former First Lady Laura bush, said: It would be unfair to expect Melania Trump to start a transition without the president accepting the results.
Noting that Mrs. Melania Trump sometimes acts or expresses different opinions about her husband, Ms.Bride said: "This is a more complicated time. Her actions before Donald Trump accepted could be seen as a complete reversal of what the president and the administration are doing.
A source familiar with Melania Trump's thoughts said that when the time came to approve, the First Lady would comply.
"If the President recognizes the results, I am sure that the Eastern Conference will be ready to professionally transfer to the upcoming government, that is how they work" - the source said.
However, for every day that passed without any movement, the work of assigning power in the East wing of the White House became more difficult.
This transition will be a difficult task, said Capricia Penavic Marshall, who was Secretary of State for the first ladys special assistant to Mrs. Hillary Trump, due to Dr. Jill Bidens familiarity with the White House and his ability.
