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Melania Trump speech on military moms gets laughs after mention of President Trump's 'empathy'

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May 8, 2026

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A crowd at a military Mother's Day event at the White House laughed lightly when first lady Melania Trump referred to her husband's empathy.

President Donald Trump and the first lady welcomed mothers of military service members to the White House on May 6. Melania Trump, a mother to Barron Trump, said mothers' love and power are at the heart of America's strength. She then introduced President Trump, who spoke on the "skirmish" in Iran.

"Most know my husband as the strong commander-in-chief, but his empathy transcends the role," she said as laughter bubbled up in the crowd, and she paused to look back at the president. "... And shape a caring leader who constantly remembers each and every American soldier is someone's child."

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