Melania Trump makes surprise appearance at Trump fundraiser

Former first lady has not been at the RNC convention in person.

Melania has not appeared alongside Trump at a political event since November 2022.

Melania Trump appeared alongside her husband at a fundraiser for his reelection campaign that raised $505 million, according to Axios.

Melania has not appeared alongside Trump at a political event since November 2022, when the firebrand Republican launched his 2024 presidential campaign.

She remains especially close with her parents, who have an apartment at Trump Tower in Manhattan and have been spotted at Trump properties in Florida.

Although former first lady Melania Trump has not been at the RNC convention in person, her presence has been felt.

The absence of Melania Trump by her husband's side at the handful of rallies and speeches he has given since leaving office has been noticeable.