Overview
- The First Lady received the honor at Fox Nation’s 7th Patriot Awards at the Tilles Center at LIU Post on Nov. 6, hosted by Sean Hannity, where a new Charlie Kirk Legacy Award debuted.
- In her acceptance speech, she urged Americans to “embrace the spirit of ambition” and framed innovation as a form of patriotism.
- The White House credits her with championing the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law, targeting non‑consensual intimate images and AI‑generated pornography.
- She is credited with securing $25 million in the FY2026 budget to expand housing and support for youth transitioning out of foster care.
- Officials and event coverage also cite her back‑channel efforts tied to reuniting eight Ukrainian children with their families following a letter delivered to Vladimir Putin in August.