President Donald Trump, who signed the bill into law, praised Melania for her leadership. “She was moved by the stories of those affected and made it her mission to bring awareness and change,” he said.
He also offered a light-hearted moment during the ceremony, sharing a recent interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that world leaders have expressed admiration for the First Lady. “They like Melania more than me,” he joked, earning polite laughter from the audience.
The legislation builds upon protections introduced in 2022 under President Joe Biden, which gave victims the right to pursue legal action against third-party content platforms. While those measures were a step forward, advocates say this new law fills in important gaps by providing clearer penalties and faster content removal requirements.
Legal experts and victim advocacy groups have praised the bill, calling it one of the most significant developments in digital safety legislation to date. They emphasize that it not only addresses human-generated content, but also tackles the rapidly evolving risks associated with AI-generated imagery.
In a symbolic gesture of unity, both the President and First Lady added their signatures to the legislation. “She deserves to sign it,” President Trump said proudly.
As digital threats continue to evolve, this law marks a critical step toward safeguarding privacy, dignity, and emotional well-being in the digital age—especially for those who need it most.