Melania Trump takes victory lap on children’s initiatives at First Lady’s Luncheon

Published April 23, 2026 3:10pm ET | Updated April 23, 2026 3:10pm ET



First lady Melania Trump highlighted the success of the initiatives she has championed, from advancing the foster care system to artificial intelligence, on Thursday at the 113th annual First Lady’s Luncheon.

Both initiatives focus on benefiting and helping children, which are key issues the first lady has been focusing on during President Donald Trump’s second administration.

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