Melania Trump recently made her first public remarks of her husband’s second term, focusing on protecting Americans from deepfake and revenge pornography. She highlighted the importance of safeguarding youth from online harm, emphasizing the impact of abusive digital behavior on children, families, and communities. Trump’s stance on online safety contrasts with some of President Trump’s social media practices. At a roundtable event, she advocated for the passage of the “TAKE IT DOWN” Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at combating deepfake and revenge pornography.
The legislation, introduced by GOP Sen. Ted Cruz and already passed in the Senate, seeks to criminalize the dissemination of non-consensual intimate imagery, including deepfake pornography. Melania Trump expressed disappointment at the absence of Democratic leaders at the event, underscoring the need for bipartisan action to protect children from online exploitation.
The first lady shared the story of Elliston Berry, a victim of deepfake pornography, to illustrate the devastating impact of malicious online content on young individuals. Berry and her family will be special guests at the president’s address to a joint session of Congress. Despite Melania Trump’s recent absence from the White House, she remains committed to her role as first lady, prioritizing her family while also fulfilling her duties to the country.
