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Melania Trump, born Melanija Knavs on April 26, 1970, in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, is a Slovenian-American former model and the wife of Donald Trump, the 45th and incoming President of the United States.

Early Life and Career

Melania began her modeling career at the age of 16 in Slovenia. She later moved to Paris and then to New York City in 1996, where she continued her modeling career, working with prominent fashion houses and photographers. She became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 20065.

Marriage and Family

Melania married Donald Trump in 2005, and they have one son, Barron Trump. She is the second First Lady born outside the United States and the only one to become a naturalized U.S. citizen45.

Role as First Lady

During her first term as First Lady from 2017 to 2021, Melania launched the "BE BEST" initiative, a campaign focused on promoting the well-being of children, addressing social media's impact on children, and combating opioid abuse. She has been an advocate for children's issues, both domestically and internationally, visiting numerous countries and meeting with foreign diplomats and heads of state45.

Business Ventures

Melania has ventured into various business endeavors, including a jewelry line and a caviar-infused skincare products brand, though the skincare line never launched due to legal issues3.

Recent Developments

Recently, there has been news about a memecoin named $MELANIA, launched in honor of Melania Trump. This launch was announced by Donald Trump on his Twitter account and has had an impact on the value of another memecoin, $TRUMP, which saw a significant drop but remains highly valued2.

Upcoming Role

With Donald Trump's second inauguration scheduled for January 20, 2025, Melania Trump is set to return to her role as First Lady, marking her as the second First Lady in U.S. history to serve two non-consecutive terms3.