“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija,” Trump wrote in a post on X. “Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity. She was entirely devoted to her husband, daughters, grandson, and son-in-law. We will miss her beyond measure and continue to honor and love her legacy.”
Former President Trump had previously mentioned that Knavs was “very ill” while addressing supporters on New Year’s Eve. “Melania—great First Lady, so popular, the people love her—she’s now in a hospital with her mother. Her mother, Amalija, is very ill, but hopefully she’ll be recovering.” CONTINUE BELOW
He added, “But she’s been very ill, so I just want to say ‘hello’ to the First Lady—we just spoke, down in Miami, great hospital—and hopefully they’ll be okay, but it’s a tough one. It’s very tough. She probably knows about 95% of the people in this room. We just want to wish Amalija a speedy recovery.”
Amalija Knavs, 78, and her husband, Viktor Knavs, 79, have been living at Mar-a-Lago in recent years, where their daughter and grandson, Barron Trump, also reside. Melania had been absent from several events recently while caring for her mother. CONTINUE BELOW
