Secretary of State Marco Rubio and first lady Melania Trump on Tuesday honored eight women from around the world, including one held hostage by Hamas, who have "demonstrated exceptional courage, strength and leadership.

Melania Trump has recognized eight women with the 2025 International Women of Courage Award. At a ceremony on Tuesday at the State Department, the first lady said the “exceptional assembly of brave women” show love by refusing to be defined by fear or hardship.

Melania Trump's haters were left unimpressed by her speech at the International Women of Courage awards ceremony. The wife of President Donald Trump defined courage as a "strength that is based in love" as she spoke to guests and awards recipients at the State Department for the annual event on Tuesday,