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Melania Trump Unveils New Initiative Amid Congressional Ball

12/15/2025

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First Lady Melania Trump hinted at a new legislative initiative during the White House Congressional Ball.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was unaware of the initiative.
She thanked House Speaker Mike Johnson for passage of the Take It Down Act, part of Be Best.
Melania has hosted events and state visits, has influenced her husband’s views on the Ukraine war, and raised concerns about renovations in the East Wing.

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First Lady Melania Trump hinted at a new legislative initiative during the White House Congressional Ball.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was unaware of the initiative.
She thanked House Speaker Mike Johnson for passage of the Take It Down Act, part of Be Best.
Melania has hosted events and state visits, has influenced her husband’s views on the Ukraine war, and raised concerns about renovations in the East Wing.