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Donald Trump’s Absence from the Met Gala Explained
Donald Trump, 78, hasn’t attended the Met Gala since 2012. Though once a regular, especially with wife Melania, his absence has raised questions.
A 2017 interview offers a clear reason: when asked on “The Late Late Show” who she’d never invite back, Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour replied, “Trump,” leading many to believe he was banned.
Trump proposed to Melania at the 2005 Met Gala, making the event personally significant. The couple attended several Galas, often dressed in classic elegance. Melania’s 12-carat engagement ring, gifted that night, was valued at $2 million.
Their relationship began in 1998 after meeting at a Fashion Week party. Melania, who came to the U.S. to pursue modeling, was hesitant at first but impressed by Donald’s persistence. Their romance grew slowly, and they married after five years of dating.
Despite criticism of Anna Wintour’s influence and Trump’s exclusion, the 2025 Met Gala was still a major event. Stars like Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendall Jenner, and Simone Biles lit up the after-parties, especially those celebrating the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibit.
