President Trump will travel to Florida on Thursday with the first lady to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Irma, a spokesperson says.
Melania Trump’s communications director, Stephanie Grisham, confirmed the trip on Twitter Tuesday.
“.@flotus will travel to #Florida w POTUS on Thurs to survey aftermath of #HurricaneIrma,” Grisham tweeted.
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders also revealed the travel plans during Tuesday’s press briefing.
“The president’s action during these times demonstrate why he’s a true leader who can bring the country together and get things done for the American people,” she said.
While Sanders announced the trip, she didn’t give details about what areas Trump would be visiting or what he would be doing while on the ground.
The White House has remained quiet about his travel plans, previously teasing the trip but failing to say whether he was actually going.
The president made two visits to Texas last month following Hurricane Harvey. He brought Melania both times.
“My concern continues for all impacted by the hurricanes,” the first lady tweeted Tuesday. “Will fly to #Florida on Thursday w @potus to survey the damages from #HurricaneIrma.”



