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First Lady Melania Trump delivered remarks Wednesday at the National Gallery of Art, speaking at the Senate Spouses Luncheon and bringing a message of forward thinking when it comes to protecting and cherishing the nation’s youth.
Mrs. Trump was resplendent in a beautiful white blazer and skirt, paired with a chocolate-colored blouse and cow print pumps.
The First Lady spoke to the wives and husbands of serving U.S. senators, just days after joining President Donald Trump in the Rose Garden for the signing of the “Take It Down Act” into law, which Mrs. Trump strongly advocated for.
She championed this legislation in her remarks, calling it a “deeply emotional” moment reflecting years of work from “survivors, advocates, families, and many of your spouses in the Senate, all working tirelessly to shield children and youth from harmful online content.”
As reported by RSBN, the “Take It Down Act” makes it illegal for anyone to knowingly publish non-consensual graphic imagery of real people created by AI or otherwise.
The Senate event on Wednesday was an elegant one, and it served as an important reminder of Mrs. Trump’s passion for helping America’s youth by promoting the values of her BE BEST initiative.
She lauded the $25 million investment she secured for the president’s 2026 fiscal year, which will be used to help youth transition out of foster care.
“This investment represents a significant milestone in my BE BEST initiative and underscores my unwavering commitment to Fostering the Future – because every child deserves a solid foundation upon which to build their dreams,” she stated in prepared remarks.
She also urged the Senate to move forward and lead with “empathy,” urging them to “create environments where all children feel safe and empowered.”
The First Lady concluded by empowering the Senate to embrace the “truth” for the sake of future generations. “It is vital for us, as our spouses’ greatest supporters, to reaffirm the importance of truth and integrity,” she said.
