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How Melania Responded to Trump's Joke About the Value of Her Signature

During a signing ceremony for an executive order on women's health, Donald Trump joked about the value of his wife's signature, prompting a witty response from Melania.

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump drew attention during a ceremony to sign an executive order aimed at strengthening women's health research in the United States, after a spontaneous exchange between them caught the eye of attendees and sparked widespread interaction.

After signing the executive order, Trump boasted about his signature, eliciting laughter from his officials. He then handed a pen to his wife, inviting her to add her name before saying: "Why don't you sign here? I don't know if your signature has any value."

Melania responded with a smile: "Yes... your signature is the most important," in a brief exchange that added a spontaneous atmosphere to the ceremony.

This took place at an event dedicated to announcing an executive order supporting women's health research, an initiative Trump said was driven and supported by the First Lady.

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