First Lady Melania Trump met with freed American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel at the White House on February 4, 2026. The meeting followed a 2025 encounter with Siegel’s wife, Aviva, which the First Lady described as a catalyst for Siegel’s release. Siegel thanked Melania and President Trump for their efforts to secure his return. Aviva Siegel also attended the meeting, expressing gratitude for Melania’s support during the hostage crisis. During their initial meeting in January 2025, Aviva gifted Melania a handmade book detailing Siegel’s captivity. Siegel stated he was grateful for the First Lady’s and President’s efforts to bring hostages home.
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