The initiative brings me tremendous pride. It is empathetic, strategic, and aims to build a broad network linking federal agencies, private businesses, universities, and charities.<\/p>\n
Trump\u2019s remarks<\/strong> After speaking, Trump signed the executive order and invited Melania to sign as well\u2014an unusual gesture for a first lady. He said he was \u201cdelighted\u201d to sign the initiative and noted Second Lady Usha Vance\u2019s support. The $25 million allocation Melania championed will help fund housing and other support for foster youth transitioning out of the system.<\/p>\n The harsh reality<\/strong> The initiative brings me tremendous pride. It is empathetic, strategic, and aims to build a broad network linking federal agencies, private businesses, universities, and charities. Trump\u2019s remarksAt the podium, Trump praised Melania\u2019s abilities, especially her fluency in at least five languages. \u201cI think that\u2019s pretty amazing\u2026 I couldn\u2019t do it,\u201d he said. He also joked…<\/p>\n
At the podium, Trump praised Melania\u2019s abilities, especially her fluency in at least five languages. \u201cI think that\u2019s pretty amazing\u2026 I couldn\u2019t do it,\u201d he said. He also joked that her speeches are often better received than his: \u201cEvery time I make a speech, they say we want our First Lady. I say, what the hell, I\u2019m not good enough?\u201d<\/p>\n
About 400,000 children are in U.S. foster care at any time, with around 20,000 aging out each year. Only half graduate high school, just 3% earn a college degree, one in five faces homelessness after leaving care, and only about half have stable jobs by age 24.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"