Melania Trump to preside over UN Security Council meeting, White House says

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lucy QuagginFebruary 27, 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Melania Trump will chair a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Monday, marking the first time a spouse of a world leader has done so. The White House announced that the US First Lady will preside as the United States assumes the rotating Security Council presidency for March. The session, titled "Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict," will focus on the role of education in promoting tolerance and world peace. This is also the first time a US First Lady has presided over the council, a role typically held by a nation's ambassador or high-level official. US Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, and members of the Security Council are expected to attend.

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