Melania Trump's rare appearance at Manhattan fundraiser in a $4,000 dress

Former first lady Melania Trump hosted a political fundraiser in New York Monday night, Daily Mail reported with details that the red Valentino dress that she wore cost $4,000. Melania hosted an intimate group at Trump Tower to raise money for the Log Cabin Republicans, the largest conservation LGBTQ+ organization.
Melania Trump is the most sought after figure now ahead of the election as she may become the first lady again if Donald Trump wins the election, but for the first time in the history of White House, she will not be a full-time first lady, reports said.Her disinterest in politics and Washington is being scrutinized as she was not seen in Trump hearing or the first presidential debate.

Melania made a public appearance at a time Donald Trump has taken a back seat. He is active on social media but not on the field for campaigning. His advisers said Trump is sitting back watching the Democratic chaos unravel -- amid row over his Project 2025 -- from which Trump carefully distanced himself.
Monday's fundraiser was Melania's second of the year for Log Cabin Republicans. She opened up the Trump's private penthouse for the event. Guests including former Trump White House official Kellyanne Conway, former Senator Kelly Loeffler and her husband Jeff Sprecher, businessman Bryan Eure and his husband Bill White, former acting director of U.S. National Intelligence Richard Grenell, and philanthropists Nazee and Joseph Moinian, Daily Mail reported. The event raised $1.4 million.
Melania wants to dedicate her time to Barron Trump who will be going to the college this year. Reports said Melania was concerned about Barron as Barron never lived on his own and hence Melania does not want to shift to Washington full time if Trump wins.
Melania was last seen with Trump when they attended Barron's high school graduation in May. She was there when Trump announced his 2024 presidential bid last year. On being asked about whether she would campaign for Trump, she had said, "Stay tuned". But she has mostly remained passive in a stark contrast with Jill Biden who is actively campaigning for President Joe Biden.