Melania Trump backs bipartisan bill against digital abuse
On Monday, Melania Trump officially endorsed a bill aimed at protecting Americans from deepfakes and so-called revenge pornography. This marked her first public appearance since Donald Trump was re-elected as President of the USA.
The November presidential elections in the USA concluded with a victory for Donald Trump, sparking a lot of emotions and controversies. A few weeks ago, the 78-year-old moved back into the White House with his family. In recent weeks, there has been much discussion about Trump's polarizing plans regarding American immigrants, with a significant topic last week being his meeting with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.
With Donald Trump being elected President, Melania Trump has resumed her duties as the First Lady of the USA. Known as a "style icon," the 54-year-old rarely speaks on political or social issues and usually remains in her husband's shadow. It's been a few weeks since the presidential inauguration, and Melania has already managed to surprise citizens.
Melania Trump spoke for the first time since her husband's inauguration
On Monday, Melania Trump, who usually avoids public appearances, participated in a discussion in Washington, D.C. The First Lady of the USA endorsed the "TAKE IT DOWN" bill, which aims to protect victims of deepfakes and so-called revenge pornography, which involves sharing others' sexual images. The project, supported by Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, has already gained Senate approval. Trump's beloved expressed satisfaction that senators from different political parties united on this issue.
I was heartened to learn that Senator Cruz and Senator Klobuchar unified to prioritize this fundamental matter, but I must admit, however, I expected to see more Democrat leaders here today to address this serious issue. Surely, as adults we can prioritize America's children ahead of partisan politics, she stated.
At the round-table meeting in Washington, Melania wore a white shirt, black tie, and a stylish light-brown suit. Speaking before the gathered politicians and guests, the 54-year-old emphasized how crucial it is to create a safe environment for the youth. After the debate, she remained in the room to talk with guests and meeting participants.
It’s heartbreaking to witness young teens, especially girls, grappling with the overwhelming challenges posed by malicious online content, like deepfakes. This toxic environment can be severely damaging. … Every young person deserves a safe online space to express themselves freely, without the looming threat of exploitation or harm, emphasized Melania Trump.
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See how Melania Trump presented herself at the meeting in Washington.
