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.”
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.”
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.
Stay strong Melania. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
i AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU WILL ALWAY HAVE YOUR MEMORIES TO REMEMBER HER BY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND HELP YOU GET THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW.
So sorry for the loss of your precious mother! God heal your broken heart to you and your family! You’re all in our prayers hugs n love to you all! Rebecca Burgess