First Lady Melania Trump and the President to visit North Carolina

GASTONIA, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina will see a lot of Secret Service agents this week as the President and First Lady visit the Tar Heel state on back to back days.

First Lady Melania Trump is expected to travel to Ashe County on Tuesday. She's visiting the area to promote community resiliency and education technology in American schools as part of her focus on preparing children and youth for success in the digital era.

She will deliver remarks to elementary school students and visit classrooms to see how technology is being integrated into education.

The visit to a local school will mark the first lady's return to western North Carolina since she and President Donald Trump toured damage from Hurricane Helene in January 2025.

President Trump's visit

The day after the First Lady's visit, President Donald Trump will visit Gastonia on Wednesday.

The President is stumping for U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who is from Gastonia.

Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks at the Gastonia Municipal Airport at 7 p.m., officials said.

People interested in attending can register through the campaign's online registration platform.

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