A beaming first lady Melania Trump hosted a luncheon Wednesday at the White House in recognition of International Women’s Day.
Amid a lot of aimless protesting by the left, Mrs. Trump reminded the room of actual struggles for freedom and equality.
First lady Melania Trump is speaking at a #WomensDay luncheon at the White House https://t.co/NwIZYSpjR6 https://t.co/skr5z0Z2Hm
— CNN (@CNN) March 8, 2017
“As an immigrant myself, having grown up in a communist society, I know all too well the value and importance of freedom and equal opportunity — ideals which this great nation was founded and has continued to strive towards throughout its history,” the first last said, according to her prepared remarks.
Celebrated #InternationalWomensDay in the White House with incredible women pic.twitter.com/7l1I6pcdqf
— Melania Trump 45 Archived (@FLOTUS45) March 8, 2017
With a new CNN/ORC poll released Wednesday showing the first lady’s approval rating jumping double digits since her husband was sworn in, from 36 percent to 52 percent, Mrs. Trump commented on human trafficking and true repression women face around the world.
“There remains far more brutal and terrifying incarnations of actual gender persecution which we must face together, such as forced enslavement, sexual abuse and absolute repression of far too many women and girls around the globe,” she said.
“We must remember these women in our daily prayers and use our combined resources to help free them from such unthinkable and inhumane circumstances.”
First Lady Melania Trump hosted a luncheon to celebrate International Women's Day at The White House today. pic.twitter.com/2KMhfClQmc
— Michael DeLauzon 🇺🇸 🦅 (@MichaelDeLauzon) March 8, 2017
The lunch was her first solo event as first lady, CBSN reported, and she did not disappoint.
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence each made brief appearances at the luncheon, with the vice president tweeting afterwards:
Surprise visit by #POTUS & @VP at inspiring #Empower #IWD2017 lunch hosted by @FLOTUS @MelaniaTrump @WhiteHouse w/remarkable guests. pic.twitter.com/nSBffCTcyt
— Maguy Maccario Doyle (@MONACOinUSA) March 8, 2017
Pleasure to be at lunch hosted by @FLOTUS & @SecondLady honoring #IWD2017. Thanks to the inspiring women paving the way to a better future. pic.twitter.com/3yl39QKe49
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) March 8, 2017
Here are additional images of the event from Twitter and Instagram:
First Lady Melania Trump Hosts White House “Womens Day” Luncheon… https://t.co/EO881ZD0Ue https://t.co/g2viYC3khZ pic.twitter.com/bImOlHgSkL
— LestaT Valencia (@USATrump2017) March 9, 2017
Melania Trump @FLOTUS held a beautiful luncheon at the White House today. Thank you for serving with such grace! #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/QhOqurXWKp
— Bear Washington 🇺🇸 (@washington_bear) March 9, 2017
Melania Trump hosts #InternationalWomensDay lunch at White House https://t.co/Z3YkSFRjXq pic.twitter.com/mSJ22l4v7x
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 9, 2017
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