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Jill Biden Joins Melania at Trump Inauguration, Rebuts Blame

6/3/2026

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Jill Biden rode with First Lady Melania Trump to President Donald Trump's January 20, 2025 inauguration, escorted by John Bessler.
During the ride, Trump blamed President Joe Biden for the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, prompting Jill Biden to respond with personal empathy.
After the ceremony, Jill Biden left a handwritten note and a vase of flowers at the White House, where a staff member added an extra letter.

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Jill Biden rode with First Lady Melania Trump to President Donald Trump's January 20, 2025 inauguration, escorted by John Bessler.
During the ride, Trump blamed President Joe Biden for the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, prompting Jill Biden to respond with personal empathy.
After the ceremony, Jill Biden left a handwritten note and a vase of flowers at the White House, where a staff member added an extra letter.