Melania Trump is set to participate in a roundtable discussion at Capitol Hill regarding the “Take It Down Act,” a bill aimed at expediting the removal of non-consensual intimate imagery, also known as revenge porn, from online platforms. This marks her first public appearance since resuming her role as first lady on January 20. The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, has already passed the Senate and Melania Trump’s endorsement could help navigate it through the Republican-controlled House for eventual enactment by President Donald Trump.
The discussion, to be held in the Capitol’s Mansfield Room, will include lawmakers, online safety advocates, and survivors of non-consensual intimate imagery. Reflecting on her prior initiatives, Melania Trump previously spearheaded the “Be Best” youth program during the first Trump administration, emphasizing online safety among other areas. She has expressed interest in reviving this program.
Despite maintaining a low public profile since the administration’s inception, Melania Trump has made select appearances, such as accompanying the president on visits to disaster sites and attending official events at the White House. Her upcoming engagements include attending the president’s prime-time address to Congress. Melania Trump’s active involvement in advocating for online safety and supporting legislative measures like the “Take It Down Act” underscores her ongoing commitment to relevant social issues and public service.
