Shortly thereafter, the first lady provided further insight into her “Be Best” initiative.
“This is why Be Best chooses to focus on the importance of teaching our next generation how to conduct themselves safely and in a positive manner in an online setting,” Trump said.
Trump launched her “Be Best” campaign in May. The initiative largely focuses on children and the issues they face here in the United States. During her White House Rose Garden remarks, the first lady discussed specific issues that her campaign will tackle.
“It concerns me that in today’s fast-paced and ever-connected world, children can be less prepared to express and manage their emotions,” Trump said. “[They] often turn to forms of destructive or addictive behaviors such as bullying, drug addiction or even suicide.”
Trump has faced backlash from critics who wonder if she is the ideal spokesperson to combat cyberbullying. Her communications director, Stephanie Grisham, issued the following public statement in response to this criticism:
