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Melania Trump recovering in hospital after treatment for kidney condition

WATCH ABOVE: First Lady Melania Trump will remain in hospital for the rest of the week after being treated Monday for a kidney condition described to be benign – May 14, 2018

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s wife, Melania Trump, has been treated for what was described as a benign kidney condition and will remain at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for the rest of the week, the first lady’s office said on Monday.

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Spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement that Mrs. Trump, 48, underwent an embolization procedure to treat the kidney condition.

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“The procedure was successful and there were no complications,” Grisham said.

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“The first lady looks forward to a full recovery so she can continue her work on behalf of children everywhere.”

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