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Melania Trump

A brooch, teaspoons and more: The King, Queen and the Trumps trade gifts

The Trumps, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla watch a pass in review during an arrival ceremony for the king and queen on the South Lawn of the White House on April 28.
The Trumps, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla watch a pass in review during an arrival ceremony for the king and queen on the South Lawn of the White House on April 28.

Kimmel says his joke was misconstrued, Trump says ABC should fire late-night host 

US comedian Jimmy Kimmel (right) said his quip, made before the shooting in the lobby of where the White House correspondents' dinner was held, was referring to the difference in ages of US President Donald Trump (left) and his wife.
US comedian Jimmy Kimmel (right) said his quip, made before the shooting in the lobby of where the White House correspondents' dinner was held, was referring to the difference in ages of US President Donald Trump (left) and his wife.

Trump, Melania slam talk show host Jimmy Kimmel for ‘widow’ joke

The US president has called for talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired, criticising his remarks as "far beyond the pale".
The US president has called for talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired, criticising his remarks as "far beyond the pale".

US House Oversight chairman vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump’s speech

US First Lady Melania Trump said on April 9 that public hearings were needed for victims of later sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to tell their stories under oath.
US First Lady Melania Trump said on April 9 that public hearings were needed for victims of later sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to tell their stories under oath.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 10, 2026

US First Lady Melania Trump delivering remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the White House in Washington, on April 9.
US First Lady Melania Trump delivering remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the White House in Washington, on April 9.

Melania Trump’s Epstein comments mark rare public foray for ‘unknowable’ first lady

US first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on April 9.
US first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on April 9.

US First Lady Melania Trump’s full remarks on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

US First Lady Melania Trump arriving to deliver remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the White House on April 9.
US First Lady Melania Trump arriving to deliver remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the White House on April 9.

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’

US First Lady Melania Trump delivering remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the White House in Washington, on April 9.
US First Lady Melania Trump delivering remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, at the White House in Washington, on April 9.

Six Ukrainian children to be returned from Russia and reunited with families, US says

US First Lady Melania Trump wrote to Russian President Vladimir Putin in August 2025 about the plight of Ukrainian children separated from their families by war.
US First Lady Melania Trump wrote to Russian President Vladimir Putin in August 2025 about the plight of Ukrainian children separated from their families by war.

Robot joins Melania Trump at White House event to tout AI teachers

U.S. first lady Melania Trump walks next to a humanoid robot as she hosts a roundtable event on the second day of the inaugural Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
U.S. first lady Melania Trump walks next to a humanoid robot as she hosts a roundtable event on the second day of the inaugural Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.