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US first lady not travelling to China with Trump

First lady Melania Trump will not accompany US President Donald Trump on his trip to China, the Office of the First Lady told the South China Morning Post. “First Lady Melania Trump is not travelling this time,” a spokesperson said in an email response. Unlike his 2017 visit, the

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US first lady not travelling to China with TrumpFirst lady Melania Trump will not accompany US President Donald Trump on his trip to China, the Office of the First Lady told the South China Morning Post. “First Lady Melania Trump is not travelling this time,” a spokesperson said in an email response. Unlike his 2017 visit, the
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