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Where is Melania trends as First Lady ‘disappears’ after ‘apparently doing a photo shoot during Capitol riots’

While supporters of her husband were storming the US Capitol in a violent riot, Melania’s sole focus was a photo shoot, according to reports.

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Melania Trump has not been seen in public since January 1, leading concerned fans to question where the First Lady was during the Capitol Riots.

Ms Trump was nowhere to be seen during the shocking Wednesday riots when pro-Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building – resulting in the deaths of five people.

According to an unconfirmed report, the First Lady was focused on doing a photo shoot at the White House at the same time demonstrators forced their way into the Capitol building in Washington D.C.

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Melania Trump was doing a photo shoot when the Capitol building was breached by rioters, according to reports. Picture: Brendan Smialowski/AFP
Melania Trump was doing a photo shoot when the Capitol building was breached by rioters, according to reports. Picture: Brendan Smialowski/AFP

A source familiar with the First Lady’s schedule told left wing news station, CNN: “Photos were being taken of rugs and other items in the Executive Residence and the East Wing.”

Melania’s last online activity was on January 1, when she tweeted: “Wishing everyone a #HappyNewYear!

“May 2021 be filled with the blessings of joy, good health & peace throughout the year!”

Many have taken to social media asking where the President’s wife has been since New Year’s Day.

One person tweeted: “Anyway where’s Melania lol. She still missing?”

“Been missing for about a week now. Where did Melania go? Mar a Lago?” another said.

Meanwhile, another Twitter user posted: “Not to keep rapidly tweeting but isn’t it funny how all this goes down and still Melania has disappeared.”

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The violent insurrection, which saw protesters breach and storm the Capitol building, led to the deaths of five people. Picture: Jon Cherry/Getty Images/AFP
The violent insurrection, which saw protesters breach and storm the Capitol building, led to the deaths of five people. Picture: Jon Cherry/Getty Images/AFP
Melania’s last online activity was on January 1, with many fans questioning where she is during Trump’s final days as leader. Picture: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Melania’s last online activity was on January 1, with many fans questioning where she is during Trump’s final days as leader. Picture: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Ms Trump has been avoiding the spotlight since protesters took the US Capitol in a siege on Wednesday, while Vice President Mike Pence was escorted out of the building to a secure location.

The rioters wanted to stop the official counting of electoral college votes to confirm president-elect Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump in the November 2020 election.

But by Wednesday evening, Melania’s chief of staff had formally resigned from her post.

Stephanie Grisham told ABC News: “It has been an honour to serve the country in the White House. I am very proud to have been a part of Ms Trump’s mission to help children everywhere, and proud of the many accomplishments of this administration.”

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced here with permission

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