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Melania Trump Set to Make History by Chairing UN Security Council Meeting

The United States assumes the monthly rotating presidency of the council in March.
Melania Trump Set to Make History by Chairing UN Security Council Meeting
First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Feb. 4, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Evgenia Filimianova
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U.S. First Lady Melania Trump will make history on March 2 when she presides over a U.N. Security Council meeting, becoming the first spouse of any world leader to do so, the United Nations said on Feb 26.

The United States assumes the rotating presidency of the 15-member council for the month of March next week, taking over from the United Kingdom.

Evgenia Filimianova
Evgenia Filimianova
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Evgenia Filimianova is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in foreign policy, economy, and UK politics.