Melania Trump, the former first lady of the United States, has expressed her full support for her husband’s re-election campaign, stating that she looks forward to working alongside former President Donald Trump in “restoring hope for the future and leading America with love and strength” during a potential second term in the White House. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Mrs. Trump also stated that if she has the privilege to serve as first lady again in 2024, she would continue to prioritize initiatives focused on the well-being and development of children, ensuring that they have the support and resources they need to reach their full potential.
Mrs. Trump’s comments come after she hosted a private luncheon at Mar-a-Lago on May 6, marking the fifth anniversary of the creation of her “Be Best” initiative during her time in the White House. The initiative focused on the well-being of America’s children, opioid abuse, and online safety. Since leaving Washington D.C., Mrs. Trump has extended the program and founded “Fostering the Future,” a “Be Best” initiative aimed at granting computer science scholarships to children aging out of the foster care system, giving them the academic foundation needed to secure technology-based jobs, and becoming independent and contributing members of society.
“My husband achieved tremendous success in his first administration, and he can lead us toward greatness and prosperity once again. He has my support, and we look forward to restoring hope for the future and leading America with love and strength.”
Mrs. Trump is committed to reducing the gap and increasing access to higher education for those who leave the foster care system. There are currently more than 400,000 children in the foster care system, and less than a 3% chance of former foster children completing their college education. With the help of her team, strategic partners, and the public, Mrs. Trump has secured scholarships for children in the foster care system, awarding two individuals university-level scholarships to study technology.
If her husband is elected in 2024, Mrs. Trump stated that as first lady, she would continue to prioritize the well-being and development of children, creating a safe and nurturing space for them to learn, grow, and thrive. She hopes to bring greater focus to the foster care community and America’s children, ensuring that every child has the support and resources they need to reach their full potential.
The luncheon at Mar-a-Lago, which took place during National Foster Care month, served as an opportunity for Mrs. Trump to connect with those in the foster care system and learn what further support and resources they need to be successful. Beyond the month of May, Mrs. Trump’s mission is to bring awareness and attention to the foster care system, helping to guarantee that no child is overlooked, defined by their circumstance, or confined to their present reality.
During her time as first lady, Mrs. Trump hosted virtual roundtables on foster care and strengthening the child welfare system, and worked with members of Congress, specifically, the late Rep. Jackie Walorski, regarding legislation that secured funding for grants awarded to youth and young adults currently or formerly in foster care to help pay for college, career school, or training. The bill was ultimately signed by then-President Trump in December 2020.
