First lady Melania Trump warns of ‘destructive and harmful’ side of social media

As her husband continued to rip into his adversaries on Twitter, first lady Melania Trump warned that social media can be used in a “destructive and harmful” manner during remarks at a conference on preventing cyberbullying. “In today’s global society, social media is an inevitable part of our children’s daily lives,” the first lady said. “It can be used in many positive ways but can also be destructive and harmful when used incorrectly.” Her message was part of a broader initiative, Be Best, that her office launched in May on improving children’s well-being, including “the safe and responsible use of social media,” as she characterized it in Aug 20 remarks.  Asked about the juxtaposition of the first lady’s remarks and the president’s round of aggressive tweets on Aug 20, Stephanie Grisham, the first lady’s communications director, said she is “aware of the criticism but it will not deter her from doing what she feels is right.” “The President is proud of her commitment to children and encourages her in all that she does,” Grisham added.