First Lady Melania Trump Hospitalized For Kidney Condition

First Lady Melania Trump

The White House issued a statement today as First Lady Melania Trump was hospitalized for treatment of a kidney condition.

This morning, First Lady Melania Trump underwent an embolization procedure to treat a benign kidney condition. The procedure was successful and there were no complications. Mrs. Trump is at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and will likely remain there for the duration of the week. The First Lady looks forward to a full recovery so she can continue her work on behalf of children everywhere.

As reporter Amy Siskind points out, Donald Trump was unable to attend to Melania due to "his busy Monday schedule."

First Lady Melania Trump had surgery today, but @realDonaldTrump didn’t come with her because of his busy Monday schedule. pic.twitter.com/dvSs3akNjO

— Amy Siskind (@Amy_Siskind) May 14, 2018

Melania Trump undergoes "an embolization procedure to treat a benign kidney condition,” White House says. "The procedure was successful and there were no complications."

— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) May 14, 2018

A Most Elegant Michelle Obama Before A White House State Dinner

A photo posted by First Lady Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Sep 25, 2015 at 4:34pm PDT

The idea that some have called into question the class and decency of our First Lady is appalling.

She's the epitome of elegance and class. We as a nation are fortunate to have such a beautiful example.

46 Facts About America's First Ladies

Just in time for the 4th of July, Mental Floss shares with us 46 facts you probably don't know about America's First Ladies.

Get ready to be armed for your holiday weekend cocktail events with these little factoids.

(h/t JMG)