DossierPoliticsUnited StatesUpdated October 10, 2026
Melania Trump
Melania Trump was born in Slovenia on 26 April 1970. She moved to New York in 1996 and later became a United States citizen. She is a former fashion model and launched her own jewellery collection in 2010. She served as First Lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021 and founded the BE BEST initiative in 2018. She has served again as First Lady since 2025.
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Record
Controversy · January 1, 2026
Legal dispute with Michael Wolff
Melania Trump threatened a defamation claim against journalist Michael Wolff over his comments about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein; Wolff filed an anti-SLAPP lawsuit that was dismissed, and she subsequently sought sanctions against him for legal costs. [1]
Affiliations
BE BEST
BE BEST is a White House initiative focused on children's well-being, online safety and opioid abuse; Melania Trump launched it in 2018 and led it during her first tenure as First Lady. [2]
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organisation; Melania Trump was awarded the role of Goodwill Ambassador, according to an official White House profile. [3]
Martha Graham Dance Company
The Martha Graham Dance Company is a modern dance company; Melania Trump served as its Honorary Chairwoman in 2005. [3]
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a cardiovascular health charity; Melania Trump served as its Chairwoman, according to an official White House profile. [3]
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