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Melania Trump Gets Outpouring of Support as She Announces Tragic Death

By George C. Upper III January 10, 2024 at 7:10am

Former first lady Melania Trump announced the death of her mother in a Tuesday post to X.

“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija,” she wrote.

“Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity,” Trump continued. “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.”

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija.

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…

— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) January 10, 2024

As previously reported by The Western Journal, former President Donald Trump addressed his wife’s absence to a New Years Eve crowd that was gathered to ring in the election year.

Trump said his mother-in-law, 78, was “very ill” and called the situation a “tough” one.

“Hopefully, she’ll be recovering,” he added. “It’s a tough one, a very tough one.”

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The former president said his wife “sends her love.”

“She knows about 95 percent of the people in this room,” the 2024 GOP front-runner said of his wife.

Responses to Melania Trump’s post on X included an outpouring of sympathy from thousands of users on the platform.

Jeff and I and the entire family send our condolences to you as you mourn the devastating loss of your mother. It was such a pleasure to meet her and see in her eyes how much she loved and adored you. And what an incredible daughter you have been. We know she is in Heaven…

— Kari Lake (@KariLake) January 10, 2024

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 always

— General Mike Flynn (@GenFlynn) January 10, 2024

So sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful, strong woman and wildly proud of you. Sending your family all my love and prayers. pic.twitter.com/cPt5OWkB1a

— Rosie Memos (@almostjingo) January 10, 2024

I’m so sorry. Parents are extremely precious and the loss is great.

— Tudor Dixon (@TudorDixon) January 10, 2024

Knavs’ specific illness and cause of death have not apparently been reported.

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George C. Upper III

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George Upper is the former Editor-in-Chief of The Western Journal and was a weekly co-host of "WJ Live," powered by The Western Journal. He is currently a contributing editor in the areas of faith, politics and culture. A former U.S. Army special operator, teacher and consultant, he is a lifetime member of the NRA and an active volunteer leader in his church. Born in Foxborough, Massachusetts, he has lived most of his life in central North Carolina.

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George Upper, is the former editor-in-chief of The Western Journal and is now a contributing editor in the areas of faith, politics and culture. He currently serves as the connections pastor at Awestruck Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is a former U.S. Army special operator, teacher, manager and consultant. Born in Massachusetts, he graduated from Foxborough High School before joining the Army and spending most of the next three years at Fort Bragg. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in English as well as a Master's in Business Administration, all from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He and his wife life only a short drive from his three children, their spouses and his grandchildren. He is a lifetime member of the NRA and in his spare time he shoots, reads a lot of Lawrence Block and John D. MacDonald, and watches Bruce Campbell movies. He is a fan of individual freedom, Tommy Bahama, fine-point G-2 pens and the Oxford comma.

Birthplace

Foxborough, Massachusetts

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Beta Gamma Sigma

Education

B.A., English, UNCG; M.A., English, UNCG; MBA, UNCG

Location

North Carolina

Languages Spoken

English