First lady Melania Trump traveled to the Capitol separately from President Trump on Tuesday night ahead of his first State of the Union, in a break with tradition, CNN reported.
The first lady traveled to the Capitol with her guests attending the address, her spokeswoman told CNN.
“In addition to holding a White House reception and photo opportunity for them, along with their friends and family, she is accompanying them to the Capitol,” spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement to CNN.
“Once there, the first lady and Mrs. Pence will host a more intimate meet-and-greet to engage with them on a personal level prior to the speech,” Grisham continued.
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders also said that Melania Trump traveled separately for “no reason other than she can greet the guests and he can go straight in,” CNN’s Jim Acosta reported.
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