For four weeks prior to this dinner, netizens on social media have been speculating about Melania's absence, with some giving way to rumors of her stepping back from public life.

The last time Melania clocked in as First Lady was at The National Governors Association dinner and reception on Saturday. Prior to that, she accompanied her husband to pay lip service to the victims of the L.A. wildfires one whole month earlier.

The first lady usually “keeps to herself” when she’s in Palm Beach, though she attends dinner with Donald “on occasion,” a social source shared.

Melania Trump is spending relatively little time in the White House with her husband as she works on her Amazon documentary, according to People magazine. She has stayed at both Mar-a-Lago and the White House since the president took power,

Melania Trump is staying out of the spotlight during President Donald Trump’s second term. She is reportedly prioritising her personal projects over traditional first lady duties.

Melania Trump is focused on all aspects of her life while serving as First Lady of the United States. Before entering the White House for a second time, she revealed that she felt more confident this time around and has shown how she is embracing the important role in her new life chapter during a world exclusive with HOLA!

Melania has been busy shooting her documentary," one source tells PEOPLE, "and that has taken place in several locations"