President Donald Trump appeared in good spirits on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, as he led a Women’s History Month event in the East Room of the White House, adopting a flirty tone that was well-received by the largely female audience.
The event offered Trump a break after two days of addressing a national security Signal chat issue involving top officials. The room was filled mostly with Republican women supporters, creating an enthusiastic atmosphere. Attendees expressed their support with shouts of “We love you” after Trump acknowledged the role of women in his election.
Guests enjoyed champagne and white wine as they awaited the president’s entrance, with instrumental versions of “Dancing Queen” and “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” playing. Trump appeared to be energized by the reception, presenting his achievements with a noticeable smile during his speech.
During his address, the president recognized several notable women in his administration. He highlighted Susie Wiles as “the most powerful woman in the world” due to her position as the first female White House Chief of Staff. He also commended Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for excelling as the youngest person in that role.
Trump’s remarks occasionally took a playful turn, especially when talking about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whom he described as “tough” and humorously compared to immigration hardliner Tom Homan. He drew laughter by referencing his executive order on IVF treatments, saying he might be known as “the fertilization president,” and added, “That’s not bad. I’ve been called much worse. Actually, I like it.”
A notable moment came when Trump announced plans for a women’s museum on the National Mall, using his real estate background to promise “a big, beautiful museum. If it’s for women it’s got to be a big, beautiful museum or we’re in trouble.”
The president addressed policy issues, criticizing the previous administration’s stance on transgender issues, claiming they sought to “abolish the very concept of womanhood.” He reaffirmed his conservative stance, stating, “No matter how many surgeries you have or chemicals you inject, if you’re born with male DNA in your body, you can never become a woman.”
Trump also mentioned the effectiveness of his administration’s pressure campaign on colleges and law firms regarding antisemitism policies, noting that many institutions had quickly complied with his demands.
As the event came to a close, Trump expressed enjoyment of the occasion, comparing it favorably to a previous men’s event which he found “so boring” that he shortened his prepared remarks to “two paragraphs.” In contrast, he told the women’s group, “This is much better.”
The president concluded by praising the “strong, wonderful, beautiful” women in his life and officially declared March as Women’s History Month through an executive order, acknowledging that “America’s daughters ignite the dreams and develop the character of our next generation.”
