In a surprising reappearance, Melania Trump has addressed her recent absence from the public view.

The former First Lady has spoken out, responding to the swirling gossip about where she has been.

Many began to speculate over the whereabouts of the 54-year-old after she was noticeably absent from several high-profile events involving the Trump family.

Initially, Melania, who shares an 18-year-old son named Barron with the 47th President of the United States, was notably missing from a meeting earlier this month on February 4, where Trump met with various global leaders.

Additionally, she was reportedly not present at last weekend’s Super Bowl festivities nor at a formal dinner hosted by Donald Trump for Republican senators and their spouses at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

It has been some time since Melania’s last online appearance, which was marked by a portrait uploaded last month on the @flotus Instagram account.

In recent days, a concerned admirer took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their curiosity, wondering, “Does anyone know where Melania is now? She used to be by his side, but now she’s just… gone. I miss her presence!”

Another echoed the sentiment: “Where is Melania? It’s been quite some time since her last public sighting.”

Despite the rumors circulating, Melania is indeed alive and well. She recently spoke out to announce that, following the transition period of the Trump family, public tours of the White House will be resuming soon.

Melania shared her excitement about the reopening of White House tours, stating:

“The President and I are thrilled to welcome visitors back to experience the incredible history of this iconic and historic residence.”

“The White House provides a truly unique opportunity to learn about the American presidency, the First Families who have resided here, and our nation’s rich history,” she explained.

“This is a tradition unlike any other in the world, and it is our privilege to continue it for the hundreds of thousands of guests who visit each year,” she added.

Since her son Barron has been attending NYU’s Stern School of Business, Melania has reportedly been spending considerable time in New York.

Commenting on where she plans to spend most of her time, Melania answered:

“I’ll be at the White House. I’ll be in New York when I need to be there. I’ll be in Palm Beach when necessary.

“Above all, being a mother, a First Lady, and a wife are my main priorities,” she concluded.