Reluctant First Lady

Melania Trump has been at the receiving end of criticism about everything from her words to her clothes. At times, she has seemed less than enthralled with life in the White House.

The first lady's approval rating is at its lowest point since just before President Trump took office. And people's opinion of Melania Trump also has been influenced by, well, Melania Trump.

Melania Trump seemed at ease during her brief trip to Paris last week. She spoke French with sick children during a visit to Necker hospital, toured the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte and garnered positive reviews for her reserved demeanor and adherence to diplomatic protocols on Bastille Day.

Melania Trump has finished her first week as first lady - a title that automatically makes her one of the most prominent women in the country. And yet she was barely visible.

Melania Trump has been at the receiving end of criticism about everything from her words to her clothes. At times, she has seemed less than enthralled with life in the White House.

The first lady's approval rating is at its lowest point since just before President Trump took office. And people's opinion of Melania Trump also has been influenced by, well, Melania Trump.

Melania Trump seemed at ease during her brief trip to Paris last week. She spoke French with sick children during a visit to Necker hospital, toured the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte and garnered positive reviews for her reserved demeanor and adherence to diplomatic protocols on Bastille Day.

Melania Trump has finished her first week as first lady - a title that automatically makes her one of the most prominent women in the country. And yet she was barely visible.