EXCLUSIVEMelania Trump is overwhelmingly more popular than Jill Biden... but does she beat Michelle Obama?
- New poll from DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners shows an East Wing favorite
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Michelle Obama narrowly beats Melania Trump as the most popular first lady while Jill Biden doesn't even come close, according to a new poll from DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners.
Despite skipping out on Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration - and amid wild divorce speculation with husband Barack - voters named the former first lady their favorite of the most recent batch of women to occupy the East Wing.
But it was a close race with the incoming first lady, who will stand by her husband's side when he is sworn into office for the second time on Monday.
Michelle Obama came in at 43 percent with Melania Trump only four points behind at 39 percent. Jill Biden trailed them heavily at 10 percent.
Most voters revealed their glowing affection for, Melania, describing her as 'beautiful,' 'classy,' and 'elegant.' Democrats however were far harsher, calling her a 'gold digger.'
Michelle Obama topped a DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners poll of recent first ladies
As Michelle's approval numbers came in, Barack Obama pushed back on divorce rumors by posting a gushing tribute to the 'love of his life' in honor of her 61st birthday on Friday.
Speculation erupted that the couple of more than 30 years was having marital problems after fans began to notice that Michelle has been mysteriously absent from her husband's side in recent weeks.
'Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama,' he wrote, alongside a snap that showed them holding hands while enjoying dinner.
'You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace – and you look good doing it. I’m so lucky to be able to take on life's adventures with you. Love you.'
'Love you honey,' she wrote back.
Meanwhile, the poll showed when it came down between Melania Trump and Jill Biden, it was Melania who was the people's favorite.
According to the survey of 1,009 registered voters, the incoming first lady had a 47 percent approval rating compared to the outgoing one.
Jill Biden came in at 41 percent. Melania also had a much lower disapproval rating - 35 percent - to Jill Biden's 41 percent disapproval.
Melania Trump has been preparing to move back into the White House while Jill Biden has been packing up for her post-Washington life.
The incoming first lady will be followed by a film crew as she makes a documentary about her return to the White House. Amazon paid $40 million for the rights. Melania Trump serves as an executive producer.
She is downplaying reports she will be a part time first lady.
'I will be in the White House. When I need to be in New York, I will be in New York. When I need to be in Palm Beach, I will be in Palm Beach,' she told Fox News.
She also revealed she's already chosen the furniture and other items for the upper floors where the first family lives. And it will mostly be like it was four years ago when the Trumps lived there.
'A little bit of changes. Not much,' she said.
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Melania Trump beat Jill Biden when the two first ladies were put head-to-head
Moving trucks have been spotted around the White House as the Bidens prepare for their post-political lives.
In addition to leaving Washington D.C., Jill Biden is retiring from teaching after nearly 50 years on the job. She had taught English at Northern Virginia Community College.
President Joe Biden and Jill Biden will attend Trump's inauguration on Monday. Then they will head to California, NBC News reported, to stay in Santa Ynez, where they spent time in August on vacation.
After Trump takes the oath of office, they will board the blue-and-white 747 for their journey west.
But it will no longer be Air Force One - the designation for the plane that carries the President of the United States. The flight will simply be known as Special Mission.
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