Melania Trump: Where is the First Lady and will she visit Canada with Donald Trump?
Melania Trump has had a stressful couple of weeks, after being admitted to hospital for a begnin kidney condition and undergoing surgery. Despite news that she is doing well and on the road to recovery, the First Lady has not been seen in public for two weeks. Even her spokesperson Stephanie Grisham, known for posting updates and keeping tabs on the whereabouts of the First Lady has been scarce of realtime Melania news. Melania’s Twitter account, FLOTUS, posted a message of thanks to the team that cared for her at Walter Reed Medical Centre, but little has been posted about her current state. On the 19th May her husband, US President Donald Trump, posted a now deleted Tweet welcoming Melania back to the white house after her stay in hospital, revealing she was “feeling and doing well”, however he misspelt Melania’s name, referring to her as “Melanie”.
Melania Trump: After two weeks out of the public eye, will Melania visit Canada with her husband next month?
Often by her husband’s side, whether or not Melania will accompany Donald on his state visit to Canada this June remains unclear. Medical experts told the New York times that surgery such as Melania’s should usually result in an immediate, same-day discharge, causing many to wonder why she is taking such an extended time off. Donald Trump is due to make his first official Canadian visit to Quebec next month as part of the G7 Summit on June 8th and 9th. Despite being less than a four hour flight, Melania’s recent reclusiveness could mean she won’t accompany her husband and perform her duties as First Lady. The Slovenian-Born model’s most recent Tweets give little away on her whereabouts, posting heat-warming tribute to the American armed forces for Memorial Day and commemorating former Navvy SEAL, master chief Slabinski, who received a Medal of Honour.
Getty Images Melania has been out of the public eye for two weeks, but will she visit Canada next month?
Melania Trump and Brigitte Macron join husbands on state visit Mon, May 7, 2018 First Ladies Melania Trump and Brigitte Macron join husbands US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron for three day state visit at the White House. Play slideshow REUTERS 1 of 49 United States President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte for a State Dinner at the White House
Speaking to CNN, Stephanie defended the First Lady for taking time away, saying it was not unusual at all. She revealed: “"I wouldn't characterise this as a long absence. “She was hospitalised for almost a week and is now home and recovering. She has had several meetings internally with staff and will continue to do so this week." It is clear from her actions that Melania is very much an independent First Lady, not always by her husband’s side and even taking five months to move into the White House. Despite her independent nature, events in recent weeks could deter the First Lady from joining her husband in Canada, appearing to be snubbed from Donald Trump’s Mother’s Day message. Choosing to thank and show love for his own late mother, the President expressed no thanks for the mother of his 12 year-old son Barron.
Getty Images Melania was last spotted with her husband welcoming home American hostages from North Korea
Getty Images Despite his appearing snub, the two were spotted a few weeks ago laughing with each other