President Donald Trump poses up with law enforcement officers in front of Air Force One

Anything she can do, he can do better!

At least, that’s what it seemed like this weekend as President Trump, never one to be knowingly outshone by his wife Melania Trump, took virtually identical pictures as the couple both posed with law enforcement officers, but in different locations.

Melania managed to snap her picture first as she thanked Texas law enforcement for keeping everyone safe as they traveled to Houston to say their final goodbyes to former First Lady Barbara Bush. who was laid to rest in an emotional ceremony on Saturday. 

Mrs Trump took to Instagram to share a photo of her posing with dozens of officers and military personnel, writing in the caption: ‘Thank you to Texas law enforcement for ensuring the safety of everyone today’.

But not to be outdone, on Sunday, President Donald Trump, also posted a photo of himself posing with officers as he boarded Air Force One in Palm Beach while preparing to return to the White House in Washington D.C.

‘Thank you to the incredible Law Enforcement Officers from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. They keep us safe and are very cool about it!’ he posted in an picture to Instagram.

Before boarding Air Force One, President Trump posed with Law Enforcement Officers from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in an attempt to mimic his wife who posed a day before

On Saturday, Melania Trump shared a photograph of herself with Texan law enforcement to thank them for 'ensuring the safety of everyone today' before boarding her aircraft

On Saturday, Melania Trump shared a photograph of herself with Texan law enforcement to thank them for ‘ensuring the safety of everyone today’ before boarding her aircraft

The First Lady posted a touching message on Instagram calling Barbara Bush a 'fearless First Lady' who led a 'remarkable life'

The First Lady posted a touching message on Instagram calling Barbara Bush a ‘fearless First Lady’ who led a ‘remarkable life’

Melania arrived in Houston on Saturday to be at the service and was minus her husband, who was in Palm Beach

Melania arrived in Houston on Saturday to be at the service and was minus her husband, who was in Palm Beach

Melania Trump was one of the many notable figures who attended Bush’s invitation-only service at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston.

Before the service began Mrs Trump was seen smiling as she appeared to share a pleasant moment with former President Barack Obama as they sat side by side.

However, her interaction with the Clintons did not seem as warm judging from video footage of the event.  

Video of the procession showed Melania took her solo seat next to Barack and Michelle as Bill and Hillary Clinton sat the furthest away.

As the Clintons read the service program and Michelle sat patiently, Melania appeared to say something comical to Barack.

Barack chuckled and added his own comment back, to which Melania simply smiled.   

Video of Barbabra Bush's funeral service proceedings show former President Barack Obama share a lighthearted moment with First Lady Melania Trump

Video of Barbabra Bush’s funeral service proceedings show former President Barack Obama share a lighthearted moment with First Lady Melania Trump

She sat next to Obama and did not appear to have much contact with the Clintons

She sat next to Obama and did not appear to have much contact with the Clintons

Melania arrived in Houston on Saturday to be at the service was without her husband, who decide to stay in Palm Beach.

She took to Twitter to share thoughts along with a portrait of the former first lady that sits in the White House. 

‘What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman who lived for God, family and country,’ she said. 

President Trump did not attend the mass in order to ‘avoid disruptions due to added security.’

It is not uncommon for a sitting president to not attend the funeral of a former First Lady.

President Obama did not attend the funerals of both Nancy Reagan and Betty Ford. 

Similarly, Mrs Bush’s son was not at the funeral for Lady Bird Johnson in 2007 when he was president.

The President headed off to the golf course on Saturday but then left, tweeting: ‘Heading to the Southern White House to watch the Funeral Service of Barbara Bush. First Lady Melania has arrived in Houston to pay our respects. Will be a beautiful day!’ 

'What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman who lived for God, family and country,' Melania said about the Bush portrait'

‘What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman who lived for God, family and country,’ Melania said about the Bush portrait’



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