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WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump spoke of the “silent power” of motherhood ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend and paid tribute to mothers of U.S. military personnel, including those who served in the Iran war.
“This is a time of military conflict for the United States, and we regularly honor our selfless and brave service members,” he said at a White House event in the East Room, where he was joined by President Donald Trump and mothers of military personnel. “Today is the day we pay our utmost respect to their mothers.”
The event came after the president warned earlier in the day that suspended military operations in Iran would continue “at a much higher level and intensity than before” if Iran refused to agree to the Strait of Hormuz reopening deal.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th. Melania Trump, a mother herself, said military mothers “wake up alone in the darkest hours of the night, thinking.” He said the public should also not forget mothers who have spouses overseas.
“At the very heart of America’s strength lies the boundless love and quiet strength of mothers,” the first lady said. “We are the most dedicated teachers, gently cultivating empathy, encouraging children to dream, and guiding them toward good. We help children rise up with courage when life gets difficult.”
The first lady wore a pink blazer and an olive green skirt. Introducing her husband, she said, “Most people know my husband as a strong commander-in-chief, but his empathy transcends his role and molds him into a caring leader who never forgets that each American soldier is someone’s child.”
During his remarks, Trump singled out three military mothers in the audience — Marine spouse Brittany Stevenson, Lt. Col. Amanda Collazo and Melody Wolfe — and then veered off to other topics, including the administration’s efforts to reduce crime in Washington, D.C. and combat maritime drug trafficking.
Stephenson and Wolfe, the mother of Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolf, who survived the November shooting in Washington, D.C., was brought to the stage. “We’re supporting our country at a time when no one thought our son would make it,” Wolf said. “We have strong faith in God, and He is the one who brought our son through this.”
“No one should doubt the determination of America’s military moms. They are incredible,” President Trump said. “From the inception of our republic to this day, our nation has been strengthened by the love, dedication, and dedication of our incredible women.”
President Trump briefly mentioned the Iran war and predicted that Iran would eventually agree to U.S. demands, whether or not leaders formally sign the deal.
“We’ll see if they agree, and if they don’t, we’ll agree shortly thereafter,” Trump said. That’s what it means.
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