At a Military Mother’s Day event, the audience laughed lightly when first lady Melania Trump mentioned her husband’s empathy.
President Donald Trump and the first lady welcomed mothers of military personnel to the White House on May 6. Melania Trump, Barron Trump’s mother, said a mother’s love and strength are at the heart of America’s strength. She then introduced President Trump, who spoke of a “skirmish” in Iran.
“Most everyone knows my husband is a powerful commander-in-chief, but his empathy goes beyond the role,” she said as the crowd erupted in laughter and paused to look back at the president. “…and shape compassionate leaders who always remember that each American soldier is someone’s child.”
The laughter grew louder as President Trump shrugged and the first lady smiled back at him. Watch the video below.
Video shows Melania laughing with the audience at a Mother’s Day event.
First Lady Melania Praises President Trump’s ‘Empathy’
First Lady Melania Trump spoke at a Military Mother’s Day event and praised President Donald Trump’s empathy.
The first lady posted an excerpt on social media from her memoir “Melania,” which tells the story of how she met her husband.
She said she met Donald Trump at the Kit Kat Club on a Saturday night in September 1998 while attending a party with friends.
“‘Hello, this is Donald Trump,’ the man said as he sat down at my table. ‘Nice to meet you.’ I recognized the name and knew he was a businessman or celebrity, but I didn’t know much else. He held out his hand to shake mine,” she wrote in the book. “His eyes were full of curiosity and interest, and he took the opportunity to sit down next to me and strike up a conversation.”
She also wrote that although she didn’t think much of him at the time because he was a beautiful date, she was “drawn to him by his magnetism.”
The two married in 2005 and had a child, Barron Trump, the following year.
Is Melania Trump a US citizen?
Yes, she is the only naturalized First Lady.
What is Melania Trump’s nationality?
Melania Trump was born in Slovenia.
How old is Melania Trump?
Melania Trump turned 56 on April 26th, and Donald Trump turned 79. His birthday is June 14th.
How tall is Melania Trump?
First Lady Melania Trump is 5 feet 11 inches tall.
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