First lady Melania Trump was unable to leave the residence where she and President Trump are staying in Hamburg, Germany, due to G-20 protests nearby.
Security would not clear the first lady to depart the residence Friday afternoon, a spokesperson for Melania Trump told a reporter.
“It’s unfortunate,” the spokesperson said.
According to the Associated Press, Melania Trump wasn’t able to join the other spouses of world leaders, who usually visit with one another during the summit, because of the security concerns.
at the moment @flotus melania #trump cannot leave her building in #hamburg due to demonstrations
— Claudia Mathe (@ClaudiaMathe) July 7, 2017
Police won’t clear @FLOTUS to leave residence in Hamburg right now b/c of protests, her spox confirms: “”It’s unfortunate.”
— Hallie Jackson (@HallieJackson) July 7, 2017
“Thinking of those hurt in #Hamburg protests. Hope everyone stay safe! #G20,” Melania Trump tweeted while holed up in the residence.
Thinking of those hurt in #Hamburg protests. Hope everyone stay safe! #G20
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) July 7, 2017
More than 100 of the 20,000 law enforcement officers working the G-20 have been injured during the demonstrations that began Thursday. Another 29 people have been arrested and 15 temporarily detained, according to a report.
