Why is Melania Trump at Alabama-LSU football game today?

Published by USA TODAY Sports on November 7, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET

First lady Melania Trump is headed to LSU-Alabama, but football isn’t the only reason for her high-profile visit to Death Valley.

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