Melania Trump resumes her campaign against cyberbullying
The first lady of the United States, Melania Trump, resumed her campaign to combat cyberbullying on Monday, while her husband ignites social media, insulting those he considers his opponents. At a colloquium outside Washington, the first lady urged tech companies to listen more to "children's ideas and concerns" about online bullying. "Let's face it: Most kids are more aware of the benefits and drawbacks of social media than some adults," she said.
"In today's global society, social media is inevitably part of our children's daily lives. This can be used in many positive ways, but it can also be destructive and harmful when used incorrectly," she added. Since she took office, the US president's wife has not spoken publicly many times. On May 7, a week before being hospitalized to be treated for several days for a "benign" kidney condition, according to her assistants, Melania Trump launched her "Be Best" campaign, her signature cause. as first lady.
The initiative is aimed at improving the lives of children, and is based on three pillars: promoting the physical and emotional well-being of minors; seek a positive use of social networks; and supporting families affected by opiate addiction. But Melania Trump's "Be Best" campaign has been largely overshadowed by the insults and public harassment her husband does on a daily basis.
On Monday, the president lashed out on Twitter against lawyers and prosecutors investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 elections, calling them "angry thugs" and calling them a "national disgrace." Days ago, he called her former adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman "bitch", among many other insults. The first lady's communications director, Stephanie Grisham, came to the crossroads of these comparisons, urging journalists to focus on combating cyberbullying of children.
"The first lady's presence at events such as today's cyberbullying summit raises an issue that is important to children and families across the country," she said in a statement. "She is aware of the criticism, but that will not stop her from doing what she thinks is right. The president is proud of her commitment to children and encourages her in everything he does," she added.
