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

Why is Melania Trump at Alabama-LSU football game today? Matthew Glenesk USA TODAY.

Key points

• President Donald Trump attended the Texas-Tennessee game earlier this season and was scheduled to be at the Georgia-Alabama game before Hurricane Isaias scuppered those intends.
• First Lady Melania Trump is headed to Tiger Stadium for LSU football's Nov.
• Alabama and LSU are jockeying for College Football Playoff position, with the Crimson Tide getting a surprising No.
• The Daily Advertiser LSU beat reporter Cory Diaz contributed to this story.
• The visit coincides with a $5 million donation to establish a permanent scholarship fund for LSU students who have experienced foster care.

First Lady Melania Trump is headed to Tiger Stadium for LSU football's Nov. 7 showdown against Alabama.

Meanwhile, the visit coincides with a $5 million donation to establish a permanent scholarship fund for LSU students who have experienced foster care. The endowment is part of Trump's Fostering the Future initiative. It will include a special announcement at LSU and campaign activations throughout campus and on the field during the Tigers' rivalry game with Alabama. Alabama vs LSU football predictions: Can Crimson Tide justify CFP ranking?

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"During her visit, Mrs. Trump will attend the highly anticipated LSU Tigers versus Alabama Crimson Tide football game at Tiger Stadium, where a groundbreaking Fostering the Future campaign will activate throughout the campus and on the field, " the release stated.

Alabama and LSU are jockeying for College Football Playoff position, with the Crimson Tide getting a surprising No. 5 ranking and the Tigers landing at No. 14. A win in Death Valley for LSU would be its biggest win of the young Lane Kiffin era and vault the Tigers up the rankings.

Meanwhile, the Daily Advertiser LSU beat reporter Cory Diaz contributed to this story. Share your feedback to support improve our site!

Taken together, the developments around why is Melania Trump at Alabama point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.