First Lady Melania Trump left President Donald Trump visibly confused Thursday at the White House Congressional Ball, hinting at a legislative initiative he admitted he hadn’t heard of.
Speaking to guests, Melania thanked House Speaker Mike Johnson for helping pass the Take It Down Act, part of her “Be Best” anti-bullying program targeting revenge porn and deepfake images. Then she dropped a surprising tease: “I hope you will be excited to support my new legislative initiative in 2026. Some of you already know about it because it’s already in the works.”
Trump, standing beside her, looked caught off guard. “Well, I just heard about that for the first time. The only thing I can tell you – I know one thing for sure, Mr Speaker. It’s going to be great for children, OK? I don’t know what it is she’s doing, but I know it’s going to be great for children, because she loves children, and… she’s got a wonderful boy, and she’s very proud of her boy,” he said, referring to their 19-year-old son, Barron.
The president also drew attention for concealer smeared across his hand and for a surprising call for Republicans and Democrats to work together to “make our country stronger.”
The White House has yet to provide details about Melania’s 2026 initiative. One confirmed upcoming project is the $40 million Amazon documentary Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, following her in the 20 days leading up to Trump’s second inauguration.
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