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Melania Trump Hospitalized For Kidney Surgery

Saagar Enjeti White House Correspondent
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First lady Melania Trump underwent kidney surgery Monday for a benign condition.

She will reportedly remain at the hospital for the remainder of the week, her office announced in a statement.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: U.S. President Donald Trump hugs first lady Melania Trump during an event to celebrate military mothers and spouses, in The East Room at the White House on May 9, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 09: U.S. President Donald Trump hugs first lady Melania Trump during an event to celebrate military mothers and spouses, in The East Room at the White House on May 9, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

“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,” the statement read. “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.”

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