The Most Fascinating Facts Behind the First Ladies (5 of 5)

She Must Travel Within A Bubble of Security

Even when traveling without the President, a thorough security team accompanies the First Lady. Venues, routes, and hotels are meticulously swept in advance of her travel. Even her outings that are more casual or workout routines require weeks of planning to keep her safe. It is a constant reminder that her role comes with the ever-present possibility of potential threats, and her life and interactions while traveling must always take that fact into account. 

Public Opinions Can Be Brutal

Approval ratings are not just critical for the President. People track, debate, and criticize the First Lady’s public perception and favorability, often with harshness. Whether it is her clothing or advocacy work choices, or even how much influence they are perceived to have, the First Lady is always judged with watchful and unforgiving eyes. This pressure has been the reason that some First Ladies have decided to stay out of the limelight and keep a lower profile during their tenure.