Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States, will remain in the hospital for the rest of the week, according to White House officials. The reason for her stay is to heal after removing a benign kidney tumor. According to White House official, this procedure was “long-planned”.
Mrs. Trump’s staff stated that the First Lady had an embolization procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday morning. President Trump posted a tweet that he visited her on Monday and that the procedure was successful.
No Additional Details
The White House did not offer any details on the condition of Mrs. Trump. Vice President Mike Pence, however, said that this procedure was “long planned” at his opening speech at an event celebrating the independence of Israel. Pence also stated that Melania is already recovering.
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that he wishes a fast recovery for Melania.
The Explanation of the Procedure?
As a reminder, Melania Trump’s most recent public appearance was at an event in the White House on Wednesday, where she and the President honored military spouses and mothers for Mother’s Day.
