Trump took up President Joe Biden's offer and the rivals were set to meet in the White House at 11 a.m. Wednesday. But Melania Trump did not make her intentions known publicly until hours before the two presidents were scheduled to sit down for a civil confab after a brutal campaign.

According to media reports, the former and future first lady plans to spend more time in New York and Florida.

Mrs. Trump declined the invitation for the traditional meeting between the current and future presidential spouses.