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Trump Pauses UN Speech, Searches for Melania in Audience
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News18•22-09-2026, 22:04
Trump Pauses UN Speech, Searches for Melania in Audience
- •US President Donald Trump paused his UN General Assembly speech to locate First Lady Melania Trump in the audience.
- •After spotting her, Trump praised Melania for her "extraordinary work," referencing her efforts to secure the return of displaced Ukrainian and Russian children.
- •A video of Trump asking, "Where is our first lady?" and looking for her has circulated on social media.
- •Melania Trump smiled and waved, eventually being spotted by the President who then resumed his remarks.
- •Trump highlighted Melania's historic role as the only First Lady to preside over a UN Security Council meeting, focusing on children, technology, and education in conflict.
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US President Donald Trump paused his speech in New York to search for First Lady Melania Trump in the audience after momentarily losing sight of her before resuming his remarks once she waved.
Melania Trump became the only First Lady to preside over a meeting of the UN Security Council, chairing a session focused on conflict impacts on children, education, and peace.
President Trump praised Melania for her extraordinary work in securing the safe return of displaced Ukrainian and Russian children to their families.
