Incoming first daughter, Ashley Biden, gave her first-ever TV interview ahead of her dad’s inauguration tomorrow and we already like her 100,000,000 times better than her predecessor.
Biden sat down with Jenna Bush Hager on the TODAY show this morning where she was asked point blank about Melania Trump allegedly snubbing her mother, Jill.
According to multiple sources, Mrs. Trump has broken a 100-year-old tradition by not inviting Dr. Biden to the White House for tea and a tour of the family living quarters.
Asked whether these reporters were true, Ashley confirmed that, yes, they were. But also, just so everyone’s clear, her mom doesn’t give AF.
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“No, I don’t think they’re doing the traditional protocol, which is unfortunate,” she said, “but I think we’re all OK with it.”
“No, I don't think they're doing the traditional protocol, which is unfortunate, but I think we're all OK with it.” -Ashley Biden says Melania Trump is joining with President Trump in breaking with traditional protocol when it comes to the presidential transition pic.twitter.com/hS4drJ7QaB
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) January 19, 2021
But it’s not just Melania who is snubbing the Bidens. Donald Trump, too, has made it clear that he wants zero to do with welcoming the new administration.
After it was reported earlier this month that Trump planned to skip Biden’s inauguration, the President-elect said he was perfectly fine with that, calling it “one of the few things we have ever agreed on.”
“It’s a good thing him not showing up,” Biden added, calling Trump an “embarrassment” to the nation and unworthy of the office.
In fact, the only member of Trump’s family who seems to have expressed interest in maintaining a connection to the new administration is–surprise!— Ivanka.
Earlier this month, it was rumored the outgoing First Daughter was angling for an invitation to Biden’s inauguration in hopes of salvaging her “promising political career.”
Last week, Vanity Fair reported:
A White House source denied that the first daughter will attend the inauguration, and while we’re sure she would like people to think the Biden inaugural committee has welcomed her with open arms, it’s not actually clear that she would have been invited, in light of both the armed storming of the Capitol building and the fact that the proceedings are going to be pared down compared to past years. Presumably, the daughter of the guy who sent an army to stop Biden from becoming president would not be on the A, B, or even C-list for such an event.
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America tomorrow at 12 noon.
Graham Gremore is the Features Editor and a Staff Writer at Queerty. Follow him on Twitter @grahamgremore.
Cam
Like the Biden’s need the Trumps stinking up the inauguration.
Harley
They can alway use Iskanka as a human shield.
Caddy4J
@Cam. How old are you??? This is what kids say. And yes… They have ALL ridden Joe’s coatails. Hunter Biden ring a bell??? The hypocrisy and he’s not even sworn in yet.
Cam
@Caddy4J
Hi Troll, now that your “Roy Ajax” and “Openminded” screenames got called out, you’re trying this new one. Fail!
Your obsession with me apparently comes through no matter what name you’re using.
JustLarry
Now THIS is what a First Daughter should be! A social worker, activist, philanthropist and fashion designer, not someone just riding her father’s coat tails. And before anyone starts, I do NOT want to hear about Ashley’s two arrests (no convictions thank you very much Dad!), and “alleged” drug use.
Mack
Seems like you’re the one making something of it. Must be a right wing dimwit.
Cam
@Mack
It is, This is the new screename for Roy Ajax/Openminded
JustLarry
@Cam
That is not true Cam! Openminded proved it. And you and I actually agree on many issues!
Openminded
Cam wanks to the thoughts of being my b*tch. He just can’t keep from thinking about me. Who would need an additional screenname here when my one and only works so well?
JustLarry
@Openminded
You’re right, he does seem to be thinking about you a lot! And Roy Ajax too. I certainly hope he keeps ME out of his spank bank.
Cam
Hi Roy Ajx/Opeminded/JustLarry
I mentioned to you about 5 screenames ago that when you post responses to yourself and talk to each other it was very obviously a troll tactic.
It’s cute how you keep making the same mistakes.
Essie
I like Ashley. She’s smart and has done something with her life without Daddy’s help. Hope to hear a lot from her. Also, she’s pretty in what seems to be a NATURAL way. In fact, all the Biden girls/women seem interesting and intelligent.
jrex100
How can this possibly be considered giving “a master class in throwing shade”? Her answer to the question was polite and direct. The final part about “and we’re all OK with it” might possibly be considered shade (though it’s a reach), but hardly at a “master class” level.
Liquid Silver
It isn’t. But compared to Graham’s writing, Ashley really is working at doctorate level.