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U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump visit with medical staff of Broward Health North Hospital in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2018. Reuters/Eric Thayer

US First Lady Melania Trump has been photographed placing her hand on President Donald Trump’s arm after reports of his alleged affair with an ex-Playboy Playmate. The photo was reportedly taken at an event at Mar-a-Lago some hours after a visit to high school shooting victims.

In a photo, Melania can be seen placing her hand on her spouse’s arm as he appeared to reach for her knee. They were seated close to each other.

The photo found its way online after reports of Trump’s alleged affair with ex-Playboy Playmate Karen McDougal.

What appeared to be a public display of affection was different from other recent sightings of the Trumps, where the FLOTUS seemed to keep her distance. She appeared to swat her husband’s hand away on some occasions.

CNN's Kevin Liptak described the Mar-a-Lago event as a Studio 54-themed disco party in the ballroom. It was believed to have taken place the same day the first couple visited the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in the hospital since they were photographed wearing the same outfits.

Despite attending a party, Instagram user Sean Bianca wrote that the Trumps’ mood was “somber” and that they were there only for a short time. The user added that the president and his wife did not dance.

The POTUS has shared photos from the hospital and a message regarding the recent mass shooting. “Our entire Nation, w/one heavy heart, continues to pray for the victims & their families in Parkland, FL,” he tweeted. He also thanked the law enforcement, teachers, medical professionals and first responders for their response.

Earlier this month, McDougal claimed an affair that she and Trump allegedly had together, according to The New Yorker. Reports earlier surfaced that Trump had allegedly paid porn star Stormy Daniels to keep their alleged affair quiet.

The White House has denied both allegations. The first couple and their son Barron left Florida on Monday as a family unit after a weekend spent at Mar-a-Lago. As for the POTUS’ recent activities at Mar-a-Lago, The New York Times and Washington Post report that his top aides thought against showing the US president on the golf course so soon after the recent mass shooting.

Instead, Trump found himself spending time watching cable news. He has also wrote some tweets.

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