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.

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

First Lady Jill Biden is still extending her hand to former first lady Melania Trump, despite Melania skipping out on Wednesday’s meeting with the current First Lady and President.