Donald Trump is known for his stalwart support of Christmas. While in office, he was an advocate for Americans saying “Merry Christmas” instead of “Happy Holidays.”

With that came yearly messages with well-wishes from his entire family. The Trump family posts pictures of their entire clan each year. But this year, people noticed something was off with the family picture.

What are they feeding Barron?!? pic.twitter.com/jZteAdY9NW

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 27, 2023

No, it is not Barron Trump’s staggering height. Donald Trump’s loyal companion and wife, Melania, was absent from this year’s Christmas photo. Users online began to speculate on her absence.

Now, the family is revealing the unfortunate reason she was missing.

From Daily Caller:
Former first lady Melania Trump was absent from the Trump family Christmas card because she is caring for her sick mother, according to reports…

Page Six reported that Melania’s mother, Amalija Knavs, is in the hospital and is very sick. Melania has been by her mother’s side constantly, according to the report.

“Melania has always been very devoted to her entire family,” a source close to the former first lady told Fox News Digital. “It should be no surprise that she spent this Christmas with her ailing mother.”

According to various reports, Melania Trump has been caring for her mother, who has fallen ill. People began to ask where the former first lady was, after not appearing in a family photo.

She is reportedly by her mother’s side, at an undisclosed hospital. Melania is originally from Slovenia, formerly part of Yugoslavia. It is unknown if she flew to the country to be with her mother, or if her mother is stateside.

Melania was a constant presence during the Trump campaign. She has long supported her husband’s work. And after he announced his re-election campaign, she continued to offer support for his efforts.

Key Takeaways:

Melania Trump was missing from the family Christmas photo this year.

It was revealed she was caring for her mother, who is sick in the hospital.

Source: Daily Caller