It was a decision that would culminate in a case of plagiarism so egregious it would overshadow her convention appearance and follow her into the White House. The first lady's chief of staff Stephanie Grisham told CNN the content of Trump's speech is "positive and uplifting," adding it is "very forward-looking." New Rose GardenThe location of Trump's speech Tuesday night is also different from anybody else delivering remarks at the RNC. Yet right from the start, when she didn't immediately move into the White House after her husband's inauguration, choosing instead to remain in New York City, Melania Trump set an independent tone. Melania Trump's opposing messaging frustrating West Wing staff, flaring simmering friction between the two sides of the White House.

Source: CNN August 25, 2020 15:45 UTC