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First Lady Melania Trump addressed the Congressional Club at its 113th First Lady’s Luncheon, calling for unity to foster positive change nationwide. She acknowledged her role but emphasized that collective effort is essential to transform lives.
During her remarks, Mrs. Trump highlighted key achievements, including overseeing four reunifications of Ukrainian and Russian children with their families amid ongoing conflicts. She also spotlighted her White House AI Workshop, which engaged nearly 3,000 schools, stressing the importance of integrating technology and education for children's futures.
The luncheon, a longstanding Washington D.C. tradition, gathered spouses of Congress members, administration officials, business leaders, and philanthropists in a commitment to civic engagement. The First Lady reiterated that children must be prepared for the world ahead, stating, “AI accelerates everything.”
Melania Trump also recently met with bipartisan leaders on Capitol Hill, including members of the House Ways and Means Committee, to support new foster care legislation. She urged representatives to prioritize children over political divisions and to work in good faith to advance legislation protecting foster care communities.
In closing, Mrs. Trump encouraged attendees to support her BE BEST Fostering the Future initiative, aiming to strengthen collective impact on child welfare. She emphasized that children are the foundation of America's future freedom.