The visit aimed to express gratitude for their service ahead of the holiday season, with Trump conveying greetings from her husband, the president.
During her speech at Lejeune High School, Trump experienced a brief technical issue with her microphone, which was quickly resolved.
They engaged with students at the high school, discussing artificial intelligence and the impact of social media, and at DeLalio Elementary School, promoting Trump’s “Be Best” initiatives.
Vance praised military families as a “model for our country” and highlighted the thriving schools on base, while Melania commended the schools for embracing AI innovation.