First Lady Melania Trump underwent an embolization procedure for a benign kidney condition, the White House announced on Monday.
“The procedure was successful, and there were no complications,” the first lady’s communications director, Stephanie Grisham, said in a statement. “The first lady looks forward to a full recovery so she can continue her work on behalf of children everywhere.”
The first lady, 48, is currently at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. She arrived at the hospital on Monday morning and is expected to remain there until the end of the week.
President Donald Trump is expected the visit the first lady at the hospital shortly, Girsham told CNN.
Embolization refers to either a pathological or therapeutic blocking of a blood vessel. The White House did not provide further details on the first lady’s condition or the procedure.
“Together, I believe we should strive to provide kids with the tools they need to cultivate their social and emotional health,” Melania Trump said at the event. “Most importantly, I will continue to travel and speak to children directly to speak about issues they face.”
The first lady was also in charge of arranging the first state dinner at the White House for France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, and his spouse, Brigitte Macron.
“She’s become a very, very popular first lady. I’m reading that ... They love Melania,” the president said.
Melania Trump also attended and was the first to speak at the Military Mothers and Spouses Ceremony at the White House on Friday.
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