First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance made a rare joint public appearance on Wednesday at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, stopping by to meet service members and their families just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
This visit marks the first time the two women have traveled together for an official engagement without their husbands, Donald Trump and JD Vance.
According to ABC11, the pair participated in various activities during the visit, including delivering remarks from an aircraft hangar and spending time engaging directly with military families.
Stylish in the Carolina Breeze
Despite the windy afternoon, both ladies arrived with their fashion game on.
Melania, 55, kept things casual yet chic, sporting brown leather pants paired with a matching safari-style jacket.
The jacket, featuring multiple pocket sizes and tortoise-shell buttons, is believed to be from Blazé Milano.
Originally priced at $1,900, it is now on sale for $950.
She completed her ensemble with chestnut Christian Louboutin heeled booties with buckle details, brown aviator sunglasses, and soft pink nails.
Meanwhile, 39-year-old Usha Vance opted for a warm burgundy turtleneck dress from Ralph Lauren, which comes with a draping tie-belt and is currently priced at $145.
She accessorized with suede burgundy heels, black Ray-Ban sunglasses, and statement earrings, creating a polished and approachable look for the chilly outdoor event.
Showing Appreciation for Service Members
The First Lady’s office stated that the purpose of the visit was to “show appreciation for those who serve this holiday season.”
While the public rarely sees Melania and Usha together, they have made occasional appearances for special occasions, such as Mother’s Day.
Usha also joined her husband at a military mothers’ celebration hosted by Melania earlier this year, with President Trump in attendance.
A Busy Week for the First Lady
Melania’s Camp Lejeune appearance comes on the heels of a high-profile event at the White House just one day prior.
On Tuesday evening, she accompanied President Trump in hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a formal dinner in the East Room.
For the occasion, Melania wore a strapless emerald gown from Elie Saab, priced at $3,350, seemingly matching the colors of the Saudi flag.
The dinner coincided with Trump’s announcement that Saudi Arabia would be elevated to “major non-NATO ally” status, along with a strategic defense agreement and a pledged $1 trillion investment in the United States.
Controversy and Context
The Crown Prince’s visit to the White House has been met with scrutiny due to ongoing concerns surrounding the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia’s connection to the September 11 attacks.
The visit also overlapped with political tensions for Trump, who faced criticism over the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files in both the House and Senate.
Looking Ahead
The joint appearance at Camp Lejeune highlights the public-facing roles Melania Trump and Usha Vance are carving out in their respective offices, especially as both continue engaging with military families and charitable initiatives.
Their collaborative outing provides a rare glimpse of the two women working together while navigating the high-profile demands of life in the public eye.
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