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Melania Trump Hosts Governors at the White House

The first lady's appearance is the first in nearly a month.

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Jennifer Taylor
Feb 24, 2025
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First Lady Melania Trump attends the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 22, 2025. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images)

Melania Trump, in her first White House appearance in nearly a month, welcomed governors and their spouses from across the country alongside her husband Saturday in the annual dinner that the first lady hosted.

“It was an honor to host our distinguished governors at the White House. Together, we embraced a moment of unity, forging a path toward a brighter future for all,” Mrs. Trump said in a social media post Sunday.

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The first lady entered the gathering alongside President Donald Trump, who was dressed in a tuxedo. The first lady dressed similarly in a black, velvet tuxedo with satin lapels from the Italian designer Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren tuxedo shirt and a tuxedo belt, according to Women’s Wear Daily. The look drew similarities with her recently released White …

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