Melania Trump at White House kicks off Mother’s Day by celebrating military moms

White House – Before Mother’s Day, the White House honors military mothers by welcoming them again at the people’s house.

First Lady Melania Trump hosted mothers serving the nation in the uniform, mothers of service members and mothers who serve their husbands in the American armed forces on Thursday afternoon. (See the video at the top of this article.)

president Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Osha Vans were also present.

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The President made opening notes, and thanked those who wear a military uniform and offered the first lady in the Eastern Chamber.

The president said: “You all do a great job, and you should be proud of what you do and what you do.”

The president presented a special shout for those working in the White House, and thanked the Air Force one of the pilots and nurses with the medical unit of the White House and musicians in the military teams.

The first lady, Melania Trump, has opened her speech by recognizing the event that changes life “which is motherhood.

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I described it as “an event that makes women invincible and exposed at the same time. It is striking that my son’s life creates fears and excitement that cannot be imagined and unpredictable, to this day.”

“All mothers who care about these rare feelings. Nothing against parents, of course, she said:” But in my opinion, I am sure that everyone in this room agrees, only a mother can understand this particular point. “

First Lady Melania Trump at the White House with President Trump on Thursday, May 8, where she welcomed the military mothers, thanked them for everything they did, and reminded them of “caring” themselves. (Yuri Gripas for Fox News Digital)

“It is striking, really, my son’s life creates unpredictable and unpredictable fears for me, even today,” said Ms. Trump on Thursday. She talked about Ibn Trump, Baron Trump. (Yuri Gripas for Fox News Digital)

Mrs. Trump hosted similar events in 2017, 2018 and 2019 to celebrate military mothers.

The first lady said: “Military mothers and America have been developed together an extraordinary parallel journey.”

She urged these mothers to give priority to their well -being and sponsors themselves, noting that her strength is “the primary basis for a brighter future for our children.”

“Your journey is important. Hug it!”

“We are the next generation of prosperity,” she said.

“Let’s build a legacy of flexibility and hope. Your journey is important. Embrace it!”

Vice President JD Vance was filmed kissing his wife and second lady, Osha Vans on Thursday, as President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump celebrated the military mothers in the Eastern Chamber of the White House. (Yuri Gripas for Fox News Digital)

The second lady, Osha Vance and Vice President JD Vance in the Eastern Chamber of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2025. (Yuri Gripas for Fox News Digital)

She added: “The sacred strength of a woman is a deep power with fixed love and wisdom. We have the ability to inspire, raise and form the future hearts of our children.

She said: “This force, who is rooted in sympathy and flexibility, is a beacon of hope, and then leads the way for future generations.”

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“Let us unite to honor the beauty of motherhood, the hero of the blessing of our journey, and we will inspire those who follow.”

The first lady concluded that “the love of the mother and wisdom enables our children to prosper, and instill them with courage to reach their full potential. Motherhood. Eid Umm Saeed, everyone.”

The event was also attended by White House Secretary Caroline Levitte, Public Prosecutor Bam Bondi, senator Iowa Johnny Ernst – a retired military officer – and New York Deputy Claudia Tini, the mother of a pioneer in the marine legion.

Senator Johnny Ernest, from Iowa, a retired military officer, was present at the White House on Thursday. (Yuri Gripas for Fox News Digital)

President Trump also sprayed a rise in military recruitment.

“I am pleased to inform you that since November, the recruitment numbers have increased for each branch of the armed forces to the highest level in 48 years,” he said.

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President Trump said in his final statements: “While we celebrate military mothers today, we look forward to an unbelievable future for the armed forces of the United States, our country itself and the great service members and their love all very much.”

A reception for the military families followed the event with a musical performance by the army choir, the naval sea, and the Sergeant of the Air Force.

A group of military mothers and other guests at the White House are shown in the Eastern Chamber on Thursday, May 8. (Fox News Digital)

Since his return to the White House, President Trump has signed executive orders dealing with some concerns of military families.

In January, the President ordered the Minister of Defense to return The service members came out according to the Covid-19 vaccination delegation to the army under Eo 14184.

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Then Eo 14191 was signed, entitled “Expanding Educational Freedom and opportunity for families.”

Section stipulates that the Minister of Defense will plan how the military families use the agency’s funds to send their children to the school they choose.

KHLOE Quill from Fox News Digital contributed to reporting.