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“Few Understand Your Strength” Melania Trump Praises Military Spouses in Emotional Speech In a heartfelt tribute, Melania Trump honored America’s military families, praising the spouses who carry the weight of deployments, constant moves, and holidays spent with an empty chair at the table. She reminded the nation that their resilience is something few outside the military will ever truly understand. She also shared that every package built for service members represents liberty, love, community