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Secrets of Donald and Melania Trump's 20-Year Relationship — From Kit Kat Club First Meeting to Split... and Infamously Seedy Stormy Daniel's Affair Allegations

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Last week, Trump scored a massive victory after a judge delayed his sentencing in the hush money case indefinitely.

Oct. 16 2024, Published 8:30 p.m. ET

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September 1998: Donald Trump and Melania Trump (Née Knauss) Met

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Melania met Trump after moving to New York City in 1996 to pursue a modeling career.

Born in Slovenia, Melania Trump (née Knauss) moved to New York City in 1996 to pursue a modeling career. Two years later, she met Donald Trump at Paolo Zampolli's party at Kit Kat Club during Fashion Week.

Donald — who had separated from his second wife, Marla Maples — asked for then-28-year-old Melania's phone number, but she refused to share it.

she told Harper's Bazaar: “I said: 'I am not giving you my number; you give me yours, and I will call you.' I wanted to see what kind of number he would give me — if it was a business number, what is this? I’m not doing business with you."

They began dating shortly after.

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January 2000: Donald and Melania Trump Split Briefly

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The couple briefly split in 2000.

Donald confirmed their split to The New York Times reporter James Barron after breakup rumors surfaced, saying: "Melania is an amazing woman, a terrific woman, a great woman and she will be missed."

Donald and Melania reconciled afterward and gave their relationship another shot.

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April 2004: Donald Trump Proposed to Melania

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Four years after their split, Trump proposed to Melania at the Met Gala.

After some rocky years, The Apprentice star popped the question to Melania at the 2004 Met Gala and gave her a 15-carat diamond engagement ring.

Melania said of the proposal: "It was a great surprise. We are very happy together."

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January 2005: Donald and Melania Trump Tied the Knot

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The couple tied the knot in Palm Beach, Florida, a year later in 2005.

Months after the engagement, Donald and Melania exchanged vows in Palm Beach, Fla. They extended the celebration and hosted a reception at his Mar-a-Lago estate.

During an joint appearance on Larry King Live, Melania said: "It was a great chemistry and energy. We had a great time and start (sic) to talk ... Something was there right away."

The ex-president added: "We just have a really good relationship."

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March 2006: They Welcomed Their Son Barron

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Melania gave birth to the couple's only child together, son Barron, in 2006.

Melania gave birth to her and Donald's son, Barron William Trump, on March 20, 2006.

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June 2015: Donald Trump Announced His Candidacy

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Trump announced his first presidential campaign on June 16, 2015.

On June 16, 2015, Donald formally announced his plans to run for president.

He ended his announcement: "Sadly, the American dream is dead. But if I get elected president I will bring it back bigger and better and stronger than ever before, and we will make America great again."

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January 2018: News About Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels' Affair Emerged

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Prior to the 2016 election, Trump's affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels surfaced.

Donald made headlines when reports about his affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels surfaced.

According to outlets, the infidelity occurred in July 2006 — shortly after Barron was born — but Donald silenced her through his lawyer, who arranged a $130,000 hush money payment before the 2016 election.

The ex-POTUS was found guilty during the hush money trial and was charged with 34 counts of felony business fraud.

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January 2021: They Moved to Mar-a-Lago

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Melania's bedroom demands have been exposed just weeks after her husband Donald won the historic presidential election.

After President Joe Biden won the 2020 election, Donald and Melania relocated to their Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. In the months thereafter, the former First Lady became relatively absent from Donald's public appearances and events.

Still, she told Breitbart News she would support Donald's decision to run again.

In 2022, Melania said: “His achievements during his administration had a great effect on all of us, and he can lead us toward success and prosperity again."

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April 2023: Melania Trump Skipped Donald's Arraignment

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Trump only trails Harris by three percentage points in the latest polls.

Melania noticeably skipped Donald's arraignment in New York City after he was indicted on 34 felony counts in the hush money trial. A source told People that the mom-of-one was "leading her own life" and happy, but she was still reportedly angry about the alleged payment Donald gave to Stormy.

One source said: "They weren't expecting (the indictment), but Melania will support him. That's what she does. They are a family."

Another insiders added: "She is aware of who her husband is and keeps her life upbeat with her own family and a few close friends."

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2022-2024: Melania Trump Has Only Made Very Few Appearances With Donald

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Since leaving the White House, Melania has made few public appearances with her husband.

Over the past few years, Melania has only made a few public appearances with Donald, even on the campaign trail. Between 2022 and 2024, she was only present in less than 20 events — including at the Republican National Convention in July — to support her husband.

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