Melania Trump announces plans to broaden 'Be Best' initiative and seeks counsel from her husband: "There is much work to be done."

In one week, Washington, D.C. will witness changes with the return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House.

Melania Trump, who served as first lady from 2016 to 2020, is set to resume her role with more experience and a desire to expand her "Be Best" initiative. In an exclusive interview with Planet Chronicle' Ainsley Earhardt, she discussed the Trump transition and offered advice to her husband.

"I always felt like I was myself the first time, but people didn't accept me. Perhaps they didn't understand me as they do now, and I lacked support," she stated.

"While some individuals may view me as merely the wife of the president, I am an independent individual with my own thoughts and opinions. I am capable of making my own decisions and do not always align with my husband's views or actions."

She added, "And sometimes he listens, and sometimes he doesn't, which is okay."

During the first Trump term, Melania's "Be Best" initiative, which emphasizes youth well-being and combats cyberbullying, became a defining aspect of her identity as first lady.

She plans to both "continue" and "expand" the program, acknowledging the challenges she faced during the initial implementation.

"I invited streaming platforms to the White House but didn't receive much support from them. Despite having a roundtable, I struggled to gain their backing. If they had rallied behind me, we could have accomplished a lot more in those years, such as educating children about social media and mental health."

An Amazon Prime documentary about the first lady's life will be released in theaters and on the streaming platform later this year, following the success of her memoir "Melania," which became a bestseller after its release in October.

"It's an exciting time," Melania said.

On January 20th, Trump will be inaugurated as the only president, aside from Grover Cleveland, to serve two non-consecutive terms. Melania stated that stepping into the first lady role will be easier for her this time, as she already has experience from her husband's first term.

"I am familiar with the location, rooms, and process. The initial experience was difficult due to limited information. The previous administration provided the information, but this time I have all the necessary details."

The transition team has five hours to move the Bidens out and the Trumps in, so everything must be planned down to the minute, according to Melania. For her, this change of guard involves packing, setting up her team, and making the White House feel like her home once again.

The Trump family's lives have been disrupted since President Biden and first lady Jill Biden assumed office on January 20, 2021, with prosecutions, assassination attempts, and another presidential campaign among the challenges they have faced.

Trump won the presidential election in November, winning all key swing states and receiving 312 electoral votes. His first 100 days in office now center on addressing taxes, immigration, and inflation.

Melania stated that she believes the next four years will be thrilling and that there is much work to be done in order to restore the country to its former glory.