Jill Biden isn’t the first to speak out on Ukraine. Donald Trump has commented on Putin’s war strategy, and former First Lady Melania Trump and Donald’s daughter Ivanka have condemned Vladimir Putin’s attack on the country. Meghan Markle has attended events to support Ukrainians and raise awareness of the impact of the war (per People). Many celebrities and politicians have made similar efforts to show their support, including the Bidens. It’s no accident that Dr. Biden’s upcoming trip to Romania and Slovakia coincides with Mother’s Day. Biden, who is a mother to three children, has pointed out the importance of recognizing the struggle of Ukrainian families.
“As a mother myself, I can only imagine the grief families are feeling,” Biden said (via WHSV). “I know that we might not share a language, but I hope that I can convey, in ways so much greater than words, that their resilience inspires me, that they are not forgotten, and that all Americans stand with them still.” First Lady Biden, who has worked in education for most of her life, will meet with “educators who are helping teach displaced Ukrainian children and incorporate them into a stable and safe school environment,” among others (via People).
