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- 0:00[SPEAKER_00]: Melania Trump's absence from Lindsey Graham's funeral has been explained after the first lady received criticism for failing to attend.
- 0:09[SPEAKER_00]: Radar Online.com reveals Melania's no-show was the second high-profile event skipped in recent days, including the White House correspondent's dinner.
- 0:20[SPEAKER_00]: President Donald Trump attended both events and delivered remarks at Graham's funeral, while Melania did not appear with him.
- 0:28[SPEAKER_00]: Millennia's aid mark Beckman addressed the backlash by claiming the first lady was working on a new project.
- 0:35[SPEAKER_00]: In an Instagram story, Beckman shared an announcement regarding Millennia's fostering the future FYI initiative, marking seven years of progress.
- 0:45[SPEAKER_00]: This program provides vulnerable youth with a pathway to housing stability, treating housing as an investment in the future.
- 0:53[SPEAKER_00]: Earlier, a White House spokesperson stated millennia had a prior commitment that prevented her attendance at the dinner.
- 1:01[SPEAKER_00]: Following Graham's death, millennia expressed her sorrow in a statement praising his dedication to public service.
- 1:08[SPEAKER_00]: At the funeral, President Trump joined various officials, including Vice President JD Vance and his son Eric Trump.
- 1:17[SPEAKER_00]: Millanius' last public appearance was at the FIFA World Cup final on July 19, with her husband and their son Barron.
- 1:25[SPEAKER_00]: While she may be absent from some events, her initiatives and commitments continue to define her role as first lady.