First lady Melania Trump accepted the “Patriot of the Year” award Thursday at an annual Long Island event organized by Fox Nation.

Trump, 55, accepted the award, designed to resemble the American flag, at the Tilles Center Concert Hall in Brookville, New York, during the network’s 7th annual Patriot Awards, hosted by Sean Hannity.

The first lady began her remarks by thanking the “American patriots” in the audience and watching at home.

“Without you, I wouldn’t be standing here today,” she said.

“Let’s embrace the spirit of ambition. Let’s celebrate everyone who dares to think differently,” FLOTUS continued, calling those who do, the “heartbeat of our civilization.”

“Trust me, I know a little bit about challenging convention,” the mom of one quipped.

The first lady went on to pay trib

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