How two first ladies handled an unusual presidential transition

Jill Biden wanted to keep teaching. Melania Trump just wanted to go home.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 21, 2024 In the winter of 2021, Jill Biden worked toward becoming the first woman to keep a career while first lady. At the same time, her predecessor, Melania Trump, was completing her similarly unorthodox (though drastically different) tenure. Left, Maansi Srivastava/The New York Times; Erin Scott for The New York Times Both women expanded the possibilities for future first spouses. → Sign up for the On Politics newsletter. Your guide to the 2024 elections. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018