Washington– Washington (AFP) – Melania Trump and Osha Vance They headed out on their first trip together Wednesday to spend time with North Carolina service members and their families in showing appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.
President’s wives Donald Trump And Vice President J.D. Vancea former Marine, was scheduled to visit military personnel at Camp Lejeune, the largest Marine Corps base on the East Coast, and Marine Corps Air Station New River.
The day includes a joint appearance with military-connected students and remarks from both women before a gathering of service members and their families, according to Trump’s office.
In her speech, the First Lady was expected to pay tribute to the 250 years of service in the Marine Corps, express gratitude to Marine and military families, especially during the holiday season, and highlight the importance of families in supporting the US military.
She was also expected to highlight another issue she has been focusing on recently: the rapid development of technology, including… artificial intelligence.
Both women were hitting the road the morning after they attended the first state dinner at the White House of the second Trump administration, a black-tie gala the first lady planned to honor Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
They have appeared together at other public events, most notably their spouses’ inauguration at the Capitol in January. Other joint demonstrations came at a White House gala celebrating military mothers and a luncheon for senators’ spouses, both in May; Opening night of “Les Misérables” at the Kennedy Center in June; The president signed last week Executive order to assist children in foster care. This was in support of the First Lady’s Enhancing the Future programme, which is part of the child-focused Be Best initiative.
Melania Trump has focused her work on children, starting with a campaign Be the best During her husband’s first term to focus on their well-being and safety online and opioid use.
Last month, it announced the displacement of eight children The Russian-Ukrainian war He was They are reunited with their families After talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Earlier this year, the first lady helped lobby Congress to pass legislation Federal penalties for online sexual exploitationoften targeting young girls. Her husband signed the bill into law in May.
Former attorney Usha Vance launched the Summer Reading Challenge to encourage students in kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books during the school break. Certificates and prizes were promised to those who completed the challenge.
The Second Lady often accompanies the Vice President on his trips, and sometimes brings with her their three young children.