Donald Trump Attends Funeral for Mother-in-Law With Melania

Former First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday remembered her mother as “a ray of light in the darkest of days” during a funeral service at a church not far from the family’s Mar-a-Lago estate. The former first lady said she always found peace in the presence of her mother, Amalija Knavs, 78, and that her mother was always there to listen.

The former first lady said her mother celebrated her family's triumphs and supported them during difficult times. She said she would remember the laughter that accompanied travels with her mother, father and sister and “conversations that flowed effortlessly with grace and charm.”

Among the guests who arrived before the start of the private service for Knavs at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea were two of Donald Trump's children from previous marriages, Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump; Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared Kushner; and Republican U.S. Sens. Rick Scott of Florida and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.

The church is where Trump and his wife were married in 2005. Knavs died Jan. 9 in Miami after an undisclosed illness.

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[luzsalido]

I know how she feels. I just lost my mother. It's painstakingly so very sad...😢❤ So sorry for your loss, beautiful First Lady.

[cynthiabrownlee]

It's nothing like losing your mother I lost my in the early 2000s I remember coming home from work the first day is she wasn't there it was horrible how she feels May her mother rest in peace

[curttaylor]

My sincere sympathy to former 1st lady Melania Trump. May you be blessed with memories of your Mother forever.

[kaymccastle]

It's ALWAYS difficult to lose your mother. My sincerest condolences to the First Lady. 🙏🏾✝️🙏🏾✝️🙏🏾✝️🙏🏾

[donnacrispen]

My heart goes out to Melania and the family . I’ve never missed a day crying for my most trusted confidant, and best friend my precious mother!
Be comforted by the Holy Spirit precious lady❤️🕊

[-spitfire]

My deepest condolences to the Trump family for the loss of Malania’s mother, God be with you ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[euniceurama]

Losing a mother is so tough. My heart goes out for Melania and the rest of her family especially Baron. May the Lord comfort them all.

[seviregis]

I do feel sorry for Melania, she was very close with her mother. That’s a loss that can never be replaced.

[Rebelarthur]

Melania's mother was special to Donald they live together in the same house for years and the grandmother really made an impression on him and Baron.

[maryhardy]

It happened to me in 2006....I am so glad GOD ALLOWED ME to be a part of my Mom's life...she has taught me VERY WELL! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! BUT I still miss her! True LOVE NEVER DIES! LIFE IS GOOD, THOUGH....❤

[bonniekarpiak]

Deepest Condolences to The Trump family on the loss of their beloved Mother and Grandmother.🙏❤

[adrienebailey]

My prayers to my favorite First Lady and her family.🙏🙏

[mariacoratto]

LO SIENTO MUCHO
SRA TRUMP POR LA PÉRDIDA DE SU SRA MADRE. DESCANSE EN PAZ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[rubycordero]

My sincere sympathy to the first Lady my prayers go out to you and the family🙏❤️🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[tishleigh]

We Love you Melania. ❤️ Condolences to you and your whole Family .🙏God bless you with comfort .

[candaceharris]

I was my moms' caretaker.
Prayers are going up for
you and your family. I ask
for Gods' comfort and peace be with you. To be
absent in the body (spirit)
is to be present with the
LORD! I LOVE YOU!

[kathesteiner]

My condolences to you, Melania and FAMILY ❤❤❤❤❤

[shaneburkhart]

Nothing hurts like losing a parent, my condolences to Melania an Donald. 🙏

[Luz-qbvg]

I lost my mother recently. I know the pain she is feeling. I miss my momma so much i have tears running down my cheeks as i watch the beautiful first lady, Looks so sad. God bless the Trumps ...❤❤❤ 2 0 2 4!!!🎉🎉

[katherinewillfong]

❤ to Melania, her father and to Barron