Letter Diplomacy: Melania Trump’s Plea to Putin on Behalf of Children

During a summit in Alaska, President Trump personally delivered a ‘peace letter’ written by his wife to the Russian leader. Putin read the letter in front of both delegations. The letter, addressed to President Putin, emphasized the shared dreams and innocence of children, regardless of their background. It highlighted the responsibility of leaders to protect the next generation and create a world of peace. The letter implored Putin to take action to restore the ‘melodic laughter’ of children impacted by conflict, framing his actions as a service to humanity. Trump later shared that his wife has a deep love for children and that Putin ‘received the letter well’.