Us President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania observed their 20th wedding anniversary on January 22, 2025, commemorating two decades of togetherness since they first met at a New York party in 1998.
“Happy 20th Anniversary to Melania!” Trump posted on X, a throwback image from their wedding day.
Key turning points in their relationship will be examined.
First Get Together.
At a party during New York Fashion Week in 1998, Donald Trump came across Slovenian model Melania Knauss. Trump was divorced from Marla Maples, his second spouse, at the time. In a 2016 Harper’s Bazaar interview, Melania reflected on the meeting and noted Trump desired her phone number but she would not give it to him since he was with a girlfriend.
She clarified, “I said, ‘I am not giving you my number; you give me yours, and I will call you.’ I wanted to see what kind of number he would give me— if it was a professional number, ‘What is this? I’m not doing business with you.'”
Trump presented all his contact numbers, including ones for New York residence, Mar-a-Lago resort, and his office. Melania phoned him after several days to remark, “His energy hit me. “He is extremely energetic.”
Trump’s second marriage split
Donald Trump’s second marriage ended in 1999 once the divorce was settled in 1997. Although he was soon discovered with Melania once more after leaving the Reform Party race, Trump announced his split from Melania as he entered the political stage in 2000, saying, “Melania is an incredible woman, a wonderful woman, a great woman ” he told The New York Times.
Engagement and wedding
At the Met Gala in 2004, Trump suggested to Melania. “And it was a delightful surprise. Married in January 2005 in Palm Beach, Florida, she said New York Post that we are very happy together. John Galliano created Melania’s wedding gown, which set $100,000.
Exchanger to start parentuing
In an interview with Larry King, the couple stated their wish to have children; Trump added. There is nothing like a good marriage. Four nice kids I have. Having children is wonderful if you have the funds. I know Melania now, so I will not be handling the diapers. I’m not going to create food. Honestly, I could never meet the youngsters. Not at all. She will be an incredible mother. I will be good dad, but I will be, well, encumbered with my activities.”
In 2006, their son Barron was born.
Trump’s run for president and his administration
Trump declared his run for the presidency in June 2015. In 2016 he commended Melania, claiming, “She’s a fantastic mother who adores her son, Barron, quite much.” And I have to say she will be an extraordinary first lady.”
Later returning to their Mar-a-Lago estate before President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021, Melania and Barron settled into the White House in June 2017.
Melania reclaimed her title of First Lady when Trump was inaugurated for his second four-year term on January 20, 2025.