It was a rare appearance in which the first lady took impromptu questions from an audience.
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump opened up a bit Wednesday about life in the Trump White House, where 12-year-old Barron is more interested in sports than social media, she has no inclination to make casseroles and she thinks the red topiary trees work just fine as part of her holiday decor.
Mrs. Trump spoke at a forum at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic, one pillar of her “Be Best” initiative. It was a rare appearance in which she took impromptu questions from an audience.
The first lady said she’s talked with Barron about the dangers of opioids and other drugs.
“I teach him what is right, what is wrong,” Mrs. Trump said. “I will always tell him that drugs — they could be very dangerous and they could mess up your mind and body, and to love yourself more than you love drugs.”
She had a ready response when asked about criticism of the red holiday topiaries lining the East Colonnade that some have said look creepy.
“We are in 21st century and everybody has a different taste,” she said.
