U.S. First Lady Melania Trump will make history on March 2 when she presides over a U.N. Security Council meeting, becoming the first spouse of any world leader to do so, the United Nations said on Feb 26.
The United States assumes the rotating presidency of the 15-member council for the month of March next week, taking over from the United Kingdom.
Her appearance will coincide with renewed debate over Washington’s role at the world body, as U.S. President Donald Trump balances pointed criticism of the U.N. with declarations of its potential.
When asked at a regular briefing whether Melania Trump’s appearance was a positive sign for U.N.–U.S. relations, U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said it showed “the importance that the United States feels towards the Security Council and the subject at hand,” referring to the meeting’s agenda….
Melania Trump Set to Make History by Chairing UN Security Council Meeting
