In 2018 Melania Trump formally introduced her “Be Best” campaign focused on the well-being for youth and advocating against cyberbullying and drug use. During her latest trip to India with husband US President Donald Trump, she visited a school in India which prompted heavy backlash on Twitter.

On Tuesday, Melania Trump visited a government school in New Delhi that teaches students a “happiness curriculum” centred around mindfulness as part of her and husband Donald Trump’s first official trip to India.

The first lady watched children at the school play, practice yoga and perform a traditional bhangra dance during her visit to the Sarvodaya Co-Education Senior Secondary School.

The FLOTUS even sported a traditional “tilaka” and a garland made out of marigolds.

The “happiness curriculum” was started by the left-leaning Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2018.

It reportedly focuses on fostering social skills by having children learn mindfulness practices in addition to storytelling and drawing, according to the party’s website.

Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi and a member of the AAP, on Tuesday tweeted a welcome for the first lady.

He said: “@FLOTUS will attend happiness class in our school today. Great day for our teachers, students and Delhiites.

“For centuries, India has taught spirituality to the world. Am happy that she will take back the msg of happiness from our school.”

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Of the school, Melania said: “It is very inspiring to me that the students here begin each day with mindfulness,” she said.

“I cannot think of a better way for all of us to start our day.”

However, many Twitter users were bemused at the First Lady’s attempts to spread mindfulness.

One user said: “Lol! Donald Trump cancels Michèle Obama’s obesity program, so that this brainless Melania Trump launches her “Be Best” for physical and mental health?”

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“Give me a break. She has no “Be Best” initiative. She just knows how to buy clothes, and expensive ones at that.

“What does she do on a daily basis in the States for bullying (her husband is the #1 offender) as part of her Be Best program? I’m waiting.” added another.

“Be Best is about as much of a joke as her and that #orangebuffoon are.” added another user.

Meanwhile, Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump has come under fire for her recent post outside the “awe inspiring” Taj Mahal on Monday.

During her visit, she uploaded a snap of her posing in front of the ancient temple alongside her husband.

She captioned the image: “The grandeur and beauty of the Taj Mahal is awe inspiring!”

However, the “touristy” snap was torn apart on social media.

While her father is there touting trade and a $3 billion defence deal between the two countries, including at a joint rally with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, Ivanka’s role remains unclear.

Many social media users slammed the pictures labelling it a ‘vacation’ on the US taxpayer.

“Why are you there???” quipped one user.

“Thanks for spending the hard-earned tax dollars of the American working class on your luxury dictator tour.

“Like your family really cares about the people of India. You only care about your current and future investments there.” added another.

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