Melania Trump’s absence from Donald Trump’s campaign trail has been hard to miss in recent weeks. While she’s always been known to prioritize their son Barron, this time her absence stems from a more heartbreaking reason. Donald Trump recently shared that Melania is focusing on her role as a daughter, attending to her ailing mother, Amalija, who is currently facing a serious health battle.
During a New Year’s Eve event, Trump revealed the somber news, explaining that Melania has been staying by her mother’s side in the hospital. Amalija’s illness is serious, and Melania has chosen to be with her family during this difficult time rather than joining Donald at his public events.
Trump’s words reflected both the weight of the situation and his admiration for his wife’s devotion. “Melania—she’s a great First Lady, loved by the people—she is now in a hospital with her mother. Her mother, Amalija, is very ill, but we hope for a speedy recovery,” he shared with the crowd, adding a personal touch as he acknowledged that Melania knows many of those present.
Trump also expressed his deep concern, calling it “a tough situation” and extending his wishes for a quick recovery. He emphasized how much Amalija means to Melania, and by extension, to those who know her closely. The gravity of the situation has clearly taken precedence over Melania’s involvement in the public sphere, a place she has long expressed a preference to keep at a distance.
Both of Melania’s parents, now in their late 70s, have been living with the Trumps at Mar-a-Lago, and it’s no surprise that Melania would choose to step away from the campaign trail to care for her mother. Even with the looming possibility of a return to the White House, she has remained committed to her family, reflecting her ongoing desire for privacy, far from the constant media attention her role once demanded.
