The New York times reported on Friday that President Trump suggested Melania choose a different topic after his wife formed a “Be Best” campaign that, in part, encourages good online behavior.

According to the Times, Trump told his wife that she was opening herself up to questions and backlash given his tendency to bully on Twitter by leading an effort to stop online harassment.

But Melania Trump rebuffed the president’s warning and later said publicly that she was prepared to face any criticism her public service project might attract.