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Melania Trump ‘very excited’ to unveil initiatives on children’s well-being

In this March 20, 2018 photo, First lady Melania Trump listens during a roundtable on cyberbullying in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington.
In this March 20, 2018 photo, First lady Melania Trump listens during a roundtable on cyberbullying in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Melania Trump says she’ll announce her initiatives as first lady on Monday.

Her spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham, says the focus will be on the overall well-being of children, which Mrs. Trump has spoken about since becoming first lady.

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Grisham adds that the first lady will concentrate on the range of issues children face growing up and will not tailor the initiative to a single topic.

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Mrs. Trump has a 12-year-old son, Barron, and has expressed her interest in children through numerous visits to hospitals and schools. She recently turned the Blue Room at the White House into a mock classroom and invited middle school students to share their hopes and dreams with her.

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Monday’s announcement is set for the Rose Garden.

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