Melania Trump's absence from Lindsey Graham's funeral has been explained after the first lady received criticism for failing to attend the service. Melania's aide explained what the first lady has been up to amid high-profile event snubs. "News / First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future FYI Initiative Marks Seven Years with Major Program Enhancements. "It treats housing as an investment in the next generation rather than just another governmental safety net, explained First Lady Melania Trump (@flotus)," it ended. A White House spokesperson previously told Fox News the first lady had a prior commitment that prevented her from attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner.