Former President Donald Trump Honors the Memory of Melania’s Late Mother as an Extraordinary Woman
Former President Donald Trump took to social media to pay tribute to his late mother-in-law, Amalija Knavs, who passed away at the age of 78. In a heartfelt message, he lauded Knavs as a “great and beautiful mother” and described her as “an incredible woman.” Trump expressed deep sadness, emphasizing that it was a poignant moment for the entire Trump family. Accompanying his message was a poignant photograph of the former president with Knavs.
The news of Knavs’ passing followed Trump’s earlier announcement during a New Year’s event regarding her critical illness. Melania Trump, the former First Lady, shared the somber news on Twitter, expressing her profound sorrow.
Residing in New York and occasionally visiting the White House during Trump’s presidency, Amalija and her husband Viktor shared a close bond with the Trump family. Born in Austria, raised in Slovenia, and employed in a textile mill, Knavs immigrated to the United States in 2018 and subsequently became a citizen. Melania, who married Donald Trump in 2005, and Ines, Viktor’s daughter, are their two daughters.
