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The U.S. president and first lady received a patriotic welcome from U.S. military personnel as they boarded the USS Wasp for a Memorial Day visit in Japan. After touring the JS Kaga at Yokosuka Naval Base to deliver a Memorial Day speech to the men and women of the U.S. Navy’s Seventh Fleet, as well as the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces, President Donald Trump spent time with troops aboard the USS Wasp. The U.S. first lady Melania Trump opened up with her appreciation to Japan’s hospitality during their visit overseas while extending thankfulness to U.S. troops. “Thank you for your...

Friday, April 26, 2019, marked the occasion of first lady Melania Trump's 49 birthday and the White House celebrated the day with a special tweet. 'What was said in this tweet?' you ask. 'Was it a heartwarming message or a nice picture of her, Donald and their son Barron all together?' Well, no. Not exactly. Take a look for yourself. ... Why the White House chose this picture rather than any other picture of Melania is a little beyond us and the rest of the internet agreed...

Melania Trump put reports of a 'public argument' with her husband firmly behind her on Wednesday morning, when she held her husband's hand in a simple display of intimacy as they couple returned from a trip to Atlanta for a drug abuse summit. The 48-year-old looked incredibly chic in a $2,300 white-and-black polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich as she and her husband walked across the White House lawn hand-in-hand, with Melania taking advantage of the warm spring weather and going without the stylish white coat she had been wearing in the morning.

First lady Melania Trump added another component to her "Be Best" program by showcasing how multiple government agencies interact with youth and working with the groups to improve youth programs. Trump on Monday engaged the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs, which was originally founded under President George W. Bush's administration.

First lady Melania Trump attended services at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. on Sunday with President Donald Trump. Both opted out of wearing green, the holiday’s signature color. While Kate Middleton chose an emerald green Alexander McQueen coat dress for a special appearance overseas in London earlier today, the first lady stepped out in a white look. The 48-year-old former runway model showed off a double-breasted knee-length coat featuring a lace trim paired with nude snakeskin Christian Louboutin pumps The shoe style she chose is the iconic brand’s popular So Kate 5-inch stiletto heel in nude watersnake. It’s...

MSNBC: NBC reports Melania Trump flew to Florida for vacation on a U.S. Military plane on the same day Pres. Trump blocked Speaker Pelosi from using a U.S. Military plane ...

Melania Trump’s spokeswoman penned an op-ed Monday slamming the media for focusing on “trivial and superficial” matters, like the first lady’s marriage and fashion choices, despite her continued work benefiting children and military families. Stephanie Grisham, Mrs. Trump’s deputy chief of staff for communications, took issue with an opinion piece by CNN contributor Kate Anderson Brower, who accused the first lady of throwing herself a “pity party” for lamenting how she’s covered by the media during an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity last week. “This condescending opinion, apparently written in response to a single answer Mrs. Trump gave in...

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump met privately Tuesday evening with former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush on the eve of funeral services for former President George H.W. Bush. The president and first lady traveled via motorcade across the street from the White House to the Blair House, which is used to accommodate guests of honor. They appeared to warmly exchange pleasantries with George W. and Laura Bush before the four entered the building without taking questions. Melania Trump earlier in the day hosted a tour of the White House Christmas decorations for Laura...

First Lady Melania Trump spent the day down in Lynchburg, Virginia and gave a speech about the opioid crisis at Liberty University. She was met by a roaring crowd of supportive students and given a standing ovation. Standing ovation at @LibertyU as @FLOTUS takes the stage to talk about the dangers of opioid abuse. Thank you to the thousands of students who are in attendance today! Cc: @ericbolling pic.twitter.com/kAKqviCHMD— Stephanie Grisham (@StephGrisham45) November 28, 2018 .@FLOTUS = S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R ! https://t.co/0e48hIqEmK— Eric Bolling???? (@ericbolling) November 28, 2018 During her speech, Mrs. Trump called the opioid epidemic the worst drug crisis...

First lady Melania Trump unveiled her White House Christmas decorations Monday with the themed “American Treasures” Christmas decor that seeks to honor “the unique heritage of America.” The decorations feature dazzling trees and ornaments with patriotic and Americana themes. Melania Trump designed the dazzling decorations herself and said in a statement, “Our theme honors the heart and spirit of the American people. Thank you to the many volunteers and staff who worked hard to decorate the halls of the People’s House in Christmas cheer. On behalf of my family, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New...

First Lady Melania Trump officially revealed the 2018 Christmas White House on Monday as she and  President Trump get ready to kick off a busy month of holiday festivities. “This is a joyous time of year when we decorate the White House for the Christmas Season,” First Lady Melania Trump released in statement. “Our theme honors the heart and spirit of the American people.  Thank you to the many volunteers and staff who worked hard to decorate the halls of the People’s House in Christmas cheer.  On behalf of my family, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a...

First Lady Melania Trump was all class in Paris, France, on Saturday as she and President Donald Trump visited French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, to commemorate the ending of World War I. Mrs. Trump arrived to meet Mrs. Macron in Paris wearing a sleek dark navy off-the-runway Bottega Veneta suit with black leather gloves, a French twist hairdo, and slick black snakeskin Christian Louboutin stilettos. The Bottega Veneta dress is from the Italian luxury brand’s Fall 2017 runway collection while the Louboutin snakeskin pumps are a favorite from the First Lady’s wardrobe. Mrs. Trump’s sleek look...

Melania Trump has joined the ranks of weaponized First Lady, and it may be just what the country needs. Amidst the perceived chaos occurring on a regular basis at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue due to leaks, the undermining of the president’s agenda, and general bad behavior, Melania Trump has emerged as an effective counter-force. Other presidents have had them: Hillary Clinton was Bill’s fiery rear guard and Nancy Reagan was the ultimate protector of her husband, Ronald Reagan. Now, it is Donald Trump who benefits from his closest adviser, Melania. On Tuesday, in an extraordinary move, she took a flamethrower to...

(CNN)First lady Melania Trump, in a remarkable move carried out by her spokeswoman, publicly pushed for the ouster of deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel. "It is the position of the Office of the First Lady that (Ricardel) no longer deserves the honor of serving in this White House," the first lady's communications director Stephanie Grisham said in a statement on Tuesday. The statement amounted to a stunning public rebuke by a first lady of a senior official serving in her husband's administration. It came after reports surfaced earlier Tuesday indicating Ricardel would be pushed out of her post after...

President Donald Trump and Melania are getting ready to host a Halloween celebration at the White House for military families and local school children this Sunday. The president and first lady “will hand out commemorative candy in front of the South Portico, and several departments and agencies will be in attendance along with a variety of fun items and activities for the children to participate in” on the South Lawn as they celebrate Halloween 2018, according to a Friday press release from the First Lady’s office. “Gates will be open to military families, and local schoolchildren with their parents from...

First lady Melania Trump will not appear at any campaign events in the final days leading up to the Nov. 6 midterm elections, her office confirmed Thursday. This comes as President Donald Trump plans to hold at least 10 campaign rallies leading up to Election Day as he and the Republican Party seek to keep Democrats from taking control of Congress. "Due to her schedule as a mother and First Lady, especially with the holidays coming up, there are no plans for her to campaign at this time," her communications director, Stephanie Grisham, said in a statement. The first lady...

Maxine has really bit off more than she can chew and is showing her true colors.

Conservative commentator and outspoken “Never Trump” critic Bill Kristol mocked first lady Melania Trump for claiming she is one of the most bullied people in the world. “Cry me a river,” Kristol tweeted Thursday morning in response to Melania Trump's claim. (TWEET-AT-LINK) Melania Trump made the comment in an interview with ABC News during her first solo trip in Africa. "I could say that I'm the most bullied person in the world," she said. “One of them -- if you really see what people are saying about me." She continued by saying her experience with bullying is in part what...

First lady Melania Trump's airplane reportedly was forced to return to Andrews Air Force Base after a smoke condition developed in the jet while it was en route to Philadelphia. Problem aboard First Lady's plane, returning to @Andrews_JBA. Press pool aboard reports "thin haze of smoke" was visible and the smell of something burning. Passengers given wet towels to breathe through. Told a "mechanical issue" was detected.

She is viewed highly among Republicans and Independents, with a rating of 83 percent and 55 percent, respectively. However, among Democrats, only 28 percent view her favorably, with 56 percent of Democrats viewing her as unfavorably. . . The first lady stirred up controversy in June when she wore a jacket with the words “I Don’t Care, Do U?” on her way to visit a children’s detention center in Texas. “It was for the people, and for the left-wing media who are criticizing me, and I want to show them that I don’t care,”