By CWEB News | May 19, 2025 | Exclusive Photos Inside Washington, D.C.
In a landmark moment for American families, First Lady Melania Trump stood alongside President Donald J. Trump in the White House Rose Garden today as he signed the bipartisan “TAKE IT DOWN” Act into law. The ceremony, attended by survivors, lawmakers, and advocates, marked a historic victory in the fight to shield children from online exploitation, non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), and malicious deepfake abuse.
A Triumph of Bipartisanship and Compassion
The legislation, a cornerstone of Mrs. Trump’s BE BEST initiative, passed Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support within the first 100 days of the Trump Administration’s second term. The “TAKE IT DOWN” Act empowers families to combat digital abuse by holding perpetrators accountable, streamlining the removal of illicit content, and safeguarding minors from predatory online practices.
“Today, we affirm that the well-being of our children is central to the future of our families and America,” declared First Lady Melania Trump in her prepared remarks. “Artificial Intelligence and social media are the digital candy of the next generation—sweet, addictive, and engineered to impact cognitive development. But unlike sugar, these technologies can be weaponized, shape beliefs, and even be deadly.”
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Photo 1: First Lady Melania Trump and President Trump share a moment at the signing desk, flanked by survivors and bipartisan lawmakers.
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Photo 2: Mrs. Trump delivers her remarks, her BE BEST initiative banner displayed prominently.
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Photo 3: President Trump applauds advocates, including survivor Elliston Berry, who risked personal safety to champion the bill.
A First Lady’s Legacy of Leadership
Mrs. Trump’s advocacy has been pivotal to the bill’s success. In March 2025, she convened a groundbreaking roundtable on Capitol Hill, uniting survivors, families, and lawmakers from both parties to elevate the issue’s urgency. Her efforts were echoed in President Trump’s Address to Congress, where he hailed the legislation as “a moral obligation to protect our nation’s most vulnerable.”
President Trump praised his wife’s dedication during the ceremony: “America is blessed to have such a dedicated and compassionate First Lady. Melania’s leadership reminded Washington that bipartisanship is still possible when we prioritize our children over politics.”
Key Allies and Next Steps
The legislation garnered support from an unprecedented coalition, including Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA), and Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY). Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) lauded the First Lady’s “relentless focus on uniting Congress for this common cause.”
With the bill now law, the Trumps emphasized that the work continues. “We look to the Federal Trade Commission and the private sector to enforce these protections vigorously,” Mrs. Trump said.
Remarks by First Lady Melania Trump
“Good afternoon. It’s an honor to join you here today for the signing of the ‘TAKE IT DOWN’ Act—a national victory that will help parents and families protect children from online exploitation…”
A New Chapter for Digital Safety
The “TAKE IT DOWN” Act stands as a testament to the Trumps’ commitment to family values and technological accountability. As the White House transitions to implementation, advocates celebrate a future where children can navigate the digital world with greater security—and where leadership, compassion, and bipartisanship remain pillars of progress.
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