Melania Trump turned 53 on April 26, 2024, but she didn’t feel like making a big day of it. “She is still suffering the loss of her mother and this birthday is difficult in that respect,” a source told People. She wanted an intimate celebration with her loved ones, opting to shield herself from the outside world in the company of Barron Trump and Viktor Knavs. The source made no mention of Donald Trump, who was on trial for the Stormy Daniels hush-money scandal in New York.
Melania sought to tune out Donald’s court case on her birthday. “In these days, which are embarrassing for her, she finds comfort in her small family,” the insider said. Melania knew the gap left by Amalija Knavs would be hard to fill. A few days after her mother’s death, she gave insight into how she had been handling the tragic news in an Instagram post. “On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the love and support that you have showered upon us throughout this journey of loss and grief,” she wrote.
In Melania’s eulogy at Amalija’s funeral, she highlighted how her mother’s devotion had a long-lasting impact. “Her nurturing spirit had no limits, creating a legacy that will last for generations,” she said (via Fox News). Melania has been largely absent from social media, using her platforms mainly to promote a jewelry line inspired by motherhood.
