NEW YORK March 2, 2026 — First Lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday, delivering a powerful message on the role of education in building global peace and security.
In a historic first for a sitting First Lady, Mrs. Trump chaired the session titled “Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict” during the United States’ March presidency of the Council. The appearance aligns with her longstanding Be Best initiative, which focuses on the well-being of children, and new education priorities of the Trump administration.
A video clip of her address, shared by the official White House Rapid Response account (@RapidResponse47), quickly circulated on X. In the remarks, the First Lady stated:
“Enduring peace will be achieved when knowledge and understanding are fully valued within all of our societies… a nation that makes learning sacred protects its books, its language, its science and its mathematics. It protects its future.”
The speech emphasized that investing in education — especially for children in conflict zones — is essential to preventing future instability and fostering understanding across nations.
The meeting comes at a time of heightened global tensions, including ongoing U.S.-Israel actions related to Iran. Mrs. Trump’s participation underscores the administration’s view that soft-power issues like education and child welfare are integral to national and international security strategies.
Reactions on social media were swift and mixed, with supporters praising the First Lady’s eloquence and vision, while some critics questioned domestic education funding priorities. The White House has not yet released a full transcript or additional details from the closed-door session.
This marks the first time a U.S. First Lady has chaired a formal UN Security Council meeting, highlighting the growing diplomatic role of the Office of the First Lady under President Trump’s second term.
The full video of Mrs. Trump’s address is available via the official White House Rapid Response post on X.
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