I’m certainly no expert, but one of the hallmarks of fascism (according to “The Anatomy of Fascism” by Paxton) is creating “parallel institutions.” These exist alongside their counterparts for a time, but eventually supercede them since they are state approved. This seems to be a step in that direction.

Suspect Melania may like being the queen. She’s in on all of it, Trumps weird ideas, the grifting, she’s hit massive paydirt hitching her wagon to him. From stripper to rich wife to first lady is quite a ride for an Eastern European soft core porn model. She’ll put up with plenty to keep the ride going.