Melania Trump in Farewell Message: ‘Rise Above What Divides Us’
First Lady Melania Trump is calling on all Americans to “focus on what unites us” as she prepares to leave the White House. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as First Lady of the United States,” Trump…
First Lady Melania Trump is calling on all Americans to “focus on what unites us” as she prepares to leave the White House.
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as First Lady of the United States,” Trump said in a farewell video message, adding, “As Donald and I conclude our time in the White House, I think of all the people I have taken home in my heart and their incredible stories of love, patriotism, and determination.”
The first lady praised Military members, Law Enforcement members, children who are fighting “difficult illnesses or challenges,” mothers battling “the disease of Opioid addiction,” and “the devoted caregivers for babies born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.”
Additionally, Trump thanked frontline workers for “working to save lives” during the coronavirus pandemic.
She added, “We grieve for the families who have lost a loved one due to the pandemic. Every life is precious, and I ask all Americans to use caution and common sense to protect the vulnerable as millions of vaccines are now being delivered.”
Watch Trump’s farewell message below:
Touching on her “Be Best” initiative, Trump said, “As I say farewell to my role as First Lady, it is my sincere hope that every American will do their part to teach our children what it means to Be Best.”