Nov 27 Melania Trump and Karen Pence assemble comfort kits for troops By Associated Press Mrs. Trump said Tuesday the packs are "one small way that we can say thank you and honor the sacrifices that members of the military make year-round."… Continue reading
Nov 14 After public rebuke by Melania Trump, Mira Ricardel departs West Wing By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Aides said Ricardel clashed with the first lady's staff over her visit to Africa last month. Yet it is highly unusual for a first lady or her office to weigh in on personnel matters, especially the president's national security staff. Continue reading
Nov 13 Melania Trump publicly calls for dismissal of top White House National Security Council official By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Wall Street Journal reported that the first lady's staff and Mira Ricardel clashed during Mrs. Trump's visit to Africa in October over such things as seating on the plane and requests to use the council's resources. Continue reading
Oct 11 Melania Trump says she might be ‘the most bullied person’ By Associated Press "I could say I'm the most bullied person in the world," Mrs. Trump said in the interview segment that aired Thursday on "Good Morning America."… Continue reading
Oct 04 Watch 5:43 News Wrap: Some devastated Indonesian villages still waiting for aid nearly a week later In our news wrap Thursday, the death toll in Indonesia topped 1,550 people, as aid deliveries struggled to reach the most devastated areas in the quake zone. Also, another American service member was killed in Afghanistan, the seventh combat death… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 7:34 News Wrap: Melania Trump urges tech companies to promote good online behavior In our news wrap Monday, as President Trump sounded off on Twitter about former CIA director John Brennan, first lady Melania Trump spoke out against cyber-bullying as part of her so-called "Be Best" campaign promoting children's well-being. Also, 177 former… Continue watching
Aug 16 First Lady Melania Trump plans cyberbullying summit By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The first lady is focusing on cyberbullying among young people as part of her "Be Best" initiative. The campaign also includes opioid abuse and overall child well-being. Continue reading
Aug 09 Melania Trump’s parents are sworn in as U.S. citizens By Associated Press NEW YORK — First lady Melania Trump's parents have been sworn in as U.S. citizens. Continue reading
Jun 30 Melania Trump weighs migrant visits with husband’s policy By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Mrs. Trump, an immigrant and a mother herself, wanted to find out more about how her husband’s strict immigration policy was playing out on the ground. Two tours of migrant detention centers in a week gave her a sometimes grim… Continue reading
Jun 28 First Lady Melania Trump to return to U.S.-Mexico border By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The visit comes a week after Mrs. Trump traveled to the border town of McAllen, Texas, to meet with officials there dealing with detained families. She also met with children at one of the facilities. Continue reading