President Donald Trump says he supports the paid family leave component to a defense bill, telling attendees at a summit on Thursday that it’s important for mothers to spend time with their newborn children.
“We’re here today to support the heroic calling for working moms and dads—to really help them. We’re going to help them. And we’re going to help them a lot. American families are the heart, soul, and backbone of our nation. Strong and loving families build up our neighborhoods, sustain our communities, invigorate our cities, pass down our values, and make a brighter future for every citizen,” Trump said at the White House Summit on Child Care and Paid Leave in Washington.
