First Lady Melania Trump celebrated America’s tradition of fostering unity at the 2026 Congressional Picnic. The First Lady’s full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below. America’s Tradition Fosters Unity I have breaking news: today, the House passed the Fostering the Future Act ! Thank you, Chairman Smith, Chairman LaHood, Ranking Member Davis and the House of Representatives for voting unanimously to lift America’s foster children above partisan politics. Senators, we have momentum. Now it’s your turn to bring the Fostering the Future Act across the finish line. Let’s support our next generation and swiftly get this to the President for his signature. The White House Congressional Picnic has been a cherished American tradition for a great part of our nation’s two-hundred-and-fifty-year history. Beyond politics, it provides an important social ritual where our nation’s leaders share a moment of light-heartedness as we transition into the warm summer months.…