Former Slovenian factory worker Amalija Knavs, who became a US citizen with the help of Melania Trump, her daughter, has passed away at the age of 78.
The sad news was announced by the former first lady, Mrs. Trump, on Tuesday night on X. There was no mention of the cause.
Donald J. Trump, the former President of the United States, said at a New Year’s Eve party at his residence that Mrs. Knavs was very ill. Mrs. Trump was with her in a Miami hospital.
On social media, Donald Trump wrote that this was a sad night for the Trump Family. Melania, a beautiful mother, had just gone to a beautiful place. She was an incredible lady and will be missed a lot.
Mrs. Knavs and Viktor were U.S. citizens
In August 2018, Mrs. Knavs and her spouse, Viktor, were naturalized citizens of the United States through a procedure that allows adult citizens to assist their families in obtaining green cards and permanent residence status. Their sponsor had been Mrs. Trump.
The Knavses’ immigration attorney, Michael Wildes, stated at the time that the family had obtained green cards for five years before applying for naturalization.
Mr. Trump’s opponents responded negatively to Citizenship for the Knavses, with one Republican strategist, Ana Navarro-Cárdenas, tweeting that he supposes they should celebrate “family reunification” when it involves Melania’s family. Everyone else needs to halt this “chain migration.”
Amalija and Viktor Knavs were allegedly spending time at Mar-a-Lago and the White House, in addition to residing in a penthouse at Trump Tower in Manhattan during the time.
About Amalija Ulcnik
Amalija Ulcnik was raised in Slovenia during the country’s time as a republic inside Yugoslavia before its independence. She was born on July 9, 1945, in Judendorf-Strassengel, Austria.
Anton Ulcnik, her father, worked as a cobbler before becoming a farmer of red onions. Amalija (Gliha) Ulcnik, her mother, was a seamstress and housewife.
According to The New Yorker’s biography on Melania Trump, Ms. Knavs worked as an onion harvester on her family’s farm before starting a job at a state-owned factory that produced apparel for children from 1964 until 1997.
Mr. Knavs was a Communist Party member who first worked as a driver before going on to sell cars and motorcycles.
Melania claimed to have been inspired by her mother’s work, even though she spelled her name Knauss when she started her modeling career in Slovenia.
Melania revealed the sad news
On X, Melania revealed with deep sadness revealed the passing of her mother. Amalija Knavs was a powerful lady who exuded warmth, elegance, and grace at all times.
Her husband, children, grandson, and son-in-law all had her undivided attention. We shall always cherish and appreciate her legacy, even though we will miss her terribly.
Daughter and Mother had an excellent relationship
Melania is thought to have had a close relationship with her parents, 79-year-old Viktor Knavs and Amalija. Viktor and Amalija have both lately moved to Mar-a-Lago.
A family-close source told PEOPLE that Amalija has an excellent relationship with Melania and with Barron. They adore her. She looks out for the family and is selfless. Melania has always gotten along great with Barron and her mother.
The insider also mentioned how close Barron was to his grandmother. The insider claimed that there have been occasions when Barron has spent a lot more time with his grandparents than he has with Melania and Donald.
Mrs. Trump has an immigration history
Mrs. Trump’s background included immigration. News reports state that Mrs. Trump was granted an EB-1 visa, often known as the “Einstein” visa, in 2001 while modeling. This visa was granted to “individuals of extraordinary ability.”
The year before she filed for the visa, in 2000, she was on the cover of British GQ. Later that year, she was highlighted in Sports Illustrated and other publications.
Net Worth
At the time of her death, Amalija Knavs, the mother of former first lady Melania Trump, was reported to have a net worth of $5 million.
She was a private person, and rumors about her financial situation frequently surfaced. Her daughter Melania, whose estimated net worth is $50 million, was thought to share some of her wealth.
