Melania went to a college football game in the south — and was booed
Boos follow stadium appearance
Trump attended the LSU-Alabama game in Louisiana and received a shout-out when she appeared on the stadium’s big screen. The state had not voted blue in the previous week’s midterm elections.
The crowd first offered some applause, according to the account. Videos posted on social media showed loud boos overtaking it, after which stadium music played over the loudspeakers.
LSU partnership and funding
The stadium screen also showed a promotion for a collaboration between LSU and Melania’s program. LSU is one of more than 20 colleges and universities in the United States taking part.
The White House said the partnership secured $5 million for an endowment fund supporting scholarships. It did not immediately say where the funding came from.
Broader foster care initiative
She established Fostering the Future Together as a global version of the program. More than 45 countries are participating, according to the account.
Key points
- Melania Trump attended the LSU-Alabama game in Louisiana and was booed after an initial response of light applause.
- Stadium music played as loud boos followed her appearance on the big screen.
- The White House said LSU and the program secured $5 million for a scholarship endowment, but did not identify the source.
- Fostering the Future Together includes more than 45 participating countries.