Also known as: first lady Melania Trump · Mrs Trump
US First Lady who participated in designing a diplomatic gift for Chinese President Xi Jinping and criticized Jimmy Kimmel's "expectant widow" joke in April 2026.
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Capital News
… Early voting has already begun and Trump cast his ballot on Saturday in Florida alongside his wife First Lady Melania Trump. …
Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm electionsCapital News
… He said that he and First Lady Melania Trump participated in its design. The statue is part of a valuable – but sometimes tricky – aspect of international diplomacy: gift-giving. …
Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at the state dinnerThe Standard
… Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were warmly greeted by Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, at the airport in a rare planeside welcome. …
Xi lands in US for state visit, greeted by Trump at airportCitizen Digital
… We fight to win," added the president, who was accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump. …
'That's why we fight': Trump links 9/11 to Iran conflictThe Standard
… "It turned out we were a soccer country, and I think it's going to remain," added Trump, who said his son Barron, 20, was a huge fan of the game.First Lady Melania Trump, who is Barron's mother, and Melania's father Viktor Knavs are both due to attend with the US president. …
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlightCitizen Digital
… First Lady Melania Trump's income is also set out in her husband's financial disclosure. …
Trump earned over Ksh.129B from crypto ventures in 2025The Standard
… No amount of policy can paper over this truth: education without human connection is hollow.Recently at the White House, First Lady Melania Trump spotlighted a sleek humanoid robot from Figure AI, pitching it as “Plato,” a tireless, personalised educator offering every child inst …
Why robots can't fix what bad teachers break in our learnersCapital News
… Chinese President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump listen as Trump’s grandchildren sing a Chinese folk song and recite classics of Chinese literature in the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, the United States, April 6, 2017. …
Xi and Trump prepare for high-stakes China-US summit amid trade and Taiwan tensionsCapital News
… Trump had urged ABC – whose parent company is Disney – to pull Kimmel’s show after the comedian joked that Melania Trump had the glow of an “expectant widow”. …
US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania TrumpThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeUS President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowd during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2026. …
King Charles to stress UK-US cultural, trade ties in New YorkFormer US President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices while campaigning for Democrats ahead of the 3 November midterm elections, which will decide which party controls Congress. Trump meanwhile touted his administration's immigration and tariff policies at a rally in Georgia.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former US President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices while campaigning for Democrats ahead of the 3 November midterm elections, which will decide which party controls Congress. Trump meanwhile touted his administration's immigration and tariff policies at a rally in Georgia.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a sculpture of a bald eagle during a state dinner in Washington, describing it as embodying "the free and soaring spirit of America." Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in the design of the gift, which is part of diplomatic gift-giving aimed at forging personal relationships between the heads of the two global superpowers.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday for a state visit to the United States at President Donald Trump's invitation. Xi and his wife were greeted by Trump and his wife at the airport with a 21-gun salute, honour guards, and national anthems; Xi called for the two countries to be partners rather than rivals.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon by linking the country's ongoing "war on terror" to its conflict with Iran. Trump vowed the United States would never forget 9/11 and stated that the country continues to fight today in memory of those attacks.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Trump previously drew controversy by calling FIFA to request a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family's cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office, according to financial disclosures released on Tuesday. This includes nearly $550 million from World Liberty Financial and $635 million in royalties from the $TRUMP cryptocurrency.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that while robots and AI tutors cannot replicate the human qualities—empathy, esteem-building, inspiration, and mentorship—that form healthy teacher-learner bonds, and that education without human connection is hollow, even if such technology offers efficiency gains in stretched systems.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump is set to visit Beijing for his first state visit to China since his re-election, with Chinese President Xi Jinping hosting him for the second time in the country. The meeting comes amid trade and Taiwan tensions, with both leaders seeking to navigate their countries' most consequential bilateral relationship.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
The US Federal Communications Commission is ordering an early review of Disney's television broadcast licences days after President Donald Trump called for the firing of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who joked that Melania Trump had the glow of an "expectant widow". The FCC said it had been investigating Disney's ABC stations for possible violations, including unlawful discrimination.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
On the third day of a four-day state visit to the US marked by Iran-war tensions, King Charles III will use a New York trip to highlight cultural and economic ties between Britain and the United States. The visit includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial marking 25 years since the attacks, meetings with first responders and victims' families, and visits to an urban sustainable farming project and the New York Public Library.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
King Charles III and Queen Camilla started a four-day state visit to the United States on Monday, proceeding as planned after security was reviewed following a gunman's attempt to force entry at a Washington DC dinner on Saturday where US President Donald Trump was targeted. Some elements of the visit's program will be slightly reworked to reduce security risks.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel defended a joke about First Lady Melania Trump likening her to an "expectant widow," made days before a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Donald Trump called for Kimmel's firing and Melania Trump demanded ABC take action, but Kimmel said the gag was about their age difference.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A California man accused of shooting at a media gala attended by President Donald Trump in Washington on Saturday night was due to appear in court Monday. Administration officials said the suspect aimed to kill Trump and senior officials, marking the third attempt on the president's life in two years.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US First Lady Melania Trump has criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke in which he called her an "expectant widow" ahead of a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, calling his remarks "hateful and violent" and urging ABC to take action. President Trump also weighed in, claiming the joke was a "call to violence" and calling for Kimmel's firing.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun a four-day state visit to the United States, arriving at Andrews military airbase in Maryland where they were greeted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The King will address Congress on Tuesday, where he is expected to call for defense of democratic values and reconciliation of the US-UK partnership.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
US First Lady Melania Trump criticized comedian Jimmy Kimmel for a joke likening her to an "expectant widow," made days before a shooting at a dinner attended by Donald Trump in Washington. Right-wing commentators have since called for action against Kimmel, framing the incident as evidence that criticism of Trump fuels extremism.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night, prompting Trump's evacuation. Suspect Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested; the FBI and US Attorney General are investigating the incident, with preliminary findings suggesting senior White House officials may have been targeted.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
A gunman attempted to storm a gala dinner attended by US President Donald Trump and top officials in Washington on Sunday; Trump was evacuated by Secret Service, the suspect was detained after an exchange of gunfire, and investigators believe he targeted members of the administration.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 31-year-old man from Torrance, California, was arrested after running toward the ballroom at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting the US Secret Service to evacuate President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. He faces two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →
A man armed with a shotgun attempted to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night, prompting Secret Service to rush President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump from the event. The suspect was apprehended and all federal officials were reported safe.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A shooting incident occurred near the main screening area of the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday night, where President Trump and First Lady Melania were dining. The US Secret Service confirmed both are safe, one suspect has been arrested, and guests evacuated the venue.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
President Trump has characterized the shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner as an act by a "lone wolf" with no connection to the ongoing war in Iran. The suspect will be arraigned on Monday and charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
Italy's government and sports officials rejected suggestions by a US envoy that Italy replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, with Italy's sports minister stating reinstatement "is not possible" and "you qualify on the pitch." Iran's embassy called the proposal an example of US "moral bankruptcy."
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →