In her first joint visit with Second Lady Usha Vance, First Lady Melania Trump visited Marine Corps Air Station New River, where she warned that artificial intelligence (AI) will reshape warfare more profoundly than nuclear weapons. During her remarks, she emphasized the Trump administration’s focus on AI as a cornerstone of national defense strategy, stating that technology is changing the very nature of war.
Trump highlighted her husband’s vision for leveraging AI in modern military operations, noting that the technology would redefine the battlefield by enabling faster, more precise, and autonomous military capabilities. She argued that AI’s influence on warfare will surpass even the impact of nuclear weapons, ushering in a new era of conflict where machines play a central role. The first lady also addressed the broader implications of the AI arms race, mentioning the development of autonomous drones and advanced reconnaissance systems as part of the military’s evolving arsenal.
The event coincided with the Trump administration’s efforts to establish a unified national approach to AI regulation, with the president advocating for federal standards to replace the patchwork of state-level regulations. Trump’s remarks underscored the administration’s commitment to maintaining a strategic advantage in AI development, aligning with her husband’s recently announced