
Melania Trump Frames Women as Core Economic Infrastructure at NYSE Summit
First Lady Melania Trump delivered a keynote at the New York Stock Exchange on September 23, 2026, arguing that women constitute the foundational infrastructure of the global economy. Speaking at IMPERIA, an invite-only summit for female executives, she urged attendees to shift from mentorship to direct investment and ownership. The event marked a notable return to the public stage for the First Lady after a period of limited visibility.

