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Trump praises military and 'angel' moms at White House Mother's Day lunch
Melania Trump praised military families and the president later tied the tribute to immigration, drug and family policy while honoring mothers who lost children.
- President Donald Trump hosted Angel Moms and Gold Star Mothers at a White House Rose Garden luncheon on Friday, May 08, 2026, honoring mothers who lost children to military service or immigrant-related crimes.
- Honoring Gold Star families, Trump recognized Janice Chance, whose son, Marine Capt. Jesse Melton, died in Afghanistan, and the 13 service members killed in the 2021 Abbey Gate attack.
- Criticizing past border policies, Trump labeled them "stupid borders" created by "stupid people," while claiming his administration successfully established "The strongest border in American history."
- Closing the luncheon, Trump called motherhood "the most important job there is," praising the women as "strong and truly heroic moms" for their resilience in the face of profound loss.
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Trump hosts Mother's Day luncheon for Angel, Gold Star mothers in White House Rose Garden
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump hosted a Mother’s Day luncheon Friday in the White House Rose Garden for Angel mothers and Gold Star mothers, honoring women who lost children to violence and in military service. In remarks at the event, Trump praised the attendees as “strong and truly heroic moms who have stood up for… The post Trump hosts Mother’s Day luncheon for Angel, Gold Star mothers in White House Rose Garden appeared first on Florida…
Trump Honors Gold Star, Angel Moms in Rose Garden Ahead of Mother's Day
President Donald Trump delivered remarks to Gold Star Moms, who lost a child to active service in the U.S. military, and Angel Moms, who lost children at the hands of illegal immigration, in the Rose Garden on Friday.
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