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- Melania Trump will celebrate her 56th birthday on April 26th.
- She left her mark on history as the only naturalized first lady.
Today, April 26th, is First Lady Melania Trump’s birthday.
On April 25, President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after gunshots were heard at the hotel where the event was being held, which the president described as a “pretty traumatic experience” for her.
Trump largely kept a low profile during his first year in the White House, but throughout 2026 he has been in the spotlight for his documentary, his surprise announcement on Jeffrey Epstein, and his historic appearance at the United Nations Security Council.
Melania Trump turns 56 this year. Last year, she attended Pope Francis’ funeral on her birthday. Here’s what you need to know about the first lady’s birthday.
What has Melania Trump done as first lady?
In 2025, Melania Trump made a brief appearance after defending the Take It Down Act, which was signed into law on May 19th. During the summer, she took a break from the public eye for nearly two months and appeared at an AI event in September. She continued to host many events on holidays as well.
But we’re seeing more of the 2026 first lady. She heavily promoted the documentary “Melania,” which was released in January. She recently made history as the first first lady to serve as President of the United Nations Security Council. She convened an international summit for future education initiatives, where she unveiled a humanoid robot that helps educate students.
In particular, her announcement at a press conference in which she denied any friendship with Mr. Epstein and called on Congress to hold hearings for survivors shocked the world.
As highlighted at the First Lady Luncheon on April 23, Melania Trump also recently met with members of Congress to discuss legislation to improve the foster care system.
The first lady posted an excerpt on social media from her memoir “Melania,” which tells the story of how she met her husband.
She said she met Donald Trump at the Kit Kat Club on a Saturday night in September 1998 while attending a party with friends.
“‘Hello, I’m Donald Trump,’ the man said as he sat down at my table. ‘Nice to meet you.'” I recognized the name and knew he was a businessman or celebrity, but I didn’t know much else. “He held out his hand to shake mine,” she wrote in the book. “His eyes were full of curiosity and interest, and he took the opportunity to sit down next to me and strike up a conversation.”
She also wrote that although she didn’t think much of him at the time because he was a beautiful date, she was “drawn to him by his magnetism.”
The two married in 2005 and had a child, Barron Trump, the following year.
Is Melania Trump a US citizen?
Yes, she is the only naturalized First Lady.
What is Melania Trump’s nationality?
Melania Trump was born in Slovenia.
How old is Melania Trump?
Melania Trump will turn 56 on April 26th, and Donald Trump will turn 79.
How tall is Melania Trump?
First Lady Melania Trump is 5 feet 11 inches tall.
Contributors: Jay Stahl, Christopher Cann, Rebecca Moerin, USA TODAY
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