Kim Kardashian West, the reality show star turned activist, was a featured speaker at a White House event on criminal justice reform on Thursday.

Kim, who was a driving force behind Alice Johnson’s commutation, returned to the White House to speak at an event supporting the employment of inmates released early under the First Step Act, the criminal justice reform measure signed into law by President Trump in December.

“All right guys, I am heading to the White House to speak at the ‘second chance hiring and reentry’ event,” the 38-year-old mogul posted in an Instagram video. “I’m so excited to announce some exciting things.”

In another Instagram post, the mother of four said she was “honored to be a part of the announcement that the administration and the private sector are stepping up to create opportunities” for ex-convicts.

She received a standing ovation when Trump introduced her. He referred to her as a “great friend.”

“It’s really is such an honor to be here,” she said, explaining how she became involved in fighting for former convicts after visiting many jails.

“I’d gotten to the place in in my life where I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to do the right thing,” she said. After visiting prisoners, she said, “My heart just completely opened up and I wanted to do more. So, I started studying law.”

“These people want to work. They want the best outcome,” she said.

“I’m so happy to announce today that we have a ride-share partnership where formerly incarcerated people will be gifted gift cards so that they can get rides to and from job interview, to and from jobs, family members,” Kardashian West added. She complimented Mr. Trump for his “compassion” in his commitment to criminal justice reform.

“I just wanted to thank the president for standing behind this issue,” she said, turning toward Trump who was looking on beside her.

“I think she’s pretty popular,” Trump said as she left the podium, calling her remarks “beautiful.”

The ceremony followed the passing of the First Step Act, which resulted in the reduction of sentences for over 1,000 convicts.

Since President Trump signed the First Step Act in December 2018, his administration has worked to ensure that offenders who are released early have the skills and jobs they need to transition to life outside of prison.

Kardashian spoke after numerous guys in jail discussed how the program had benefitted them following their release. The event also highlighted companies who provide “second-chance jobs.” to former convicts.

Kardashian West is now studying law and works as an assistant to two attorneys in order to become a lawyer. Mr. Trump jokingly referred to her as “the highest paid assistant.”

“We’re bringing Americans who have been on the sidelines back into the workforce, including former inmates,” Trump said during the Second Chance Hiring event. “America wins when citizens with a criminal record can contribute to their communities as law-abiding members of our society.”

“When former inmates come home the single most important action we can take is to help them find a really really good job, where they love the job and they’re making a lot of money,” Trump added.

Kardashian West met with President Trump in the Oval Office in May of last year to discuss prison reform and clemency for Alice Marie Johnson.

Johnson, a 63-year-old grandmother, was sentenced to life in prison on narcotics charges. The president eased the grandmother’s sentence shortly after Kardashian West’s conversation with him about Johnson.

Mr. Trump also commended Sarah Sanders, his press secretary, who he revealed will be departing the White House. He restated his desire for her to run for governor of her native state of Arkansas. Sanders, speaking briefly and choking back tears, stated that she will remain a “outspoken” and faithful supporter of the president.

The president stated that his administration’s goal is to reduce the unemployment rate for former convicts to single digits within five years.

He said that the Federal Bureau of Prisons would begin to collaborate with companies to ensure that people leaving jail have a job lined up when they are released, as well as the extension of the Pell Grant Pilot program to allow more convicts to attend college classes.