Former First Lady Melania Trump delivered the eulogy at her mother Amalija Knavs‘s funeral on Thursday, with President Donald J. Trump also in attendance at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida.
“Her nurturing spirit had no limits, creating a legacy that will last for generations,” said the former First Lady. “She showered her grandson Barron with affection, illuminating his world with love, tender care, and unwavering devotion.”
“She embodied the best mother, wife, grandmother, mother-in-law. A true beacon of love and luxury in our lives,” Mrs. Trump said.
Noting her late mother’s beauty and “impeccable” style sense, Mrs. Trump stressed that “it’s not just her appearance that set her apart. It’s her unwavering dedication and hard work that truly made her exceptional. Like a string that holds everything together, she balanced the demands of motherhood with grace and poise.”
“She was my dear friend, an irreplaceable treasure, a gift bestowed upon me by the universe. And for that, I am entirely grateful. Rest in peace, my beloved mommy.”
President Trump had requested a postponement of his current defamation trial in New York to attend the funeral, but Judge Lewis Kaplan denied his request without rationale.
show lessMy heart breaks for Melania Trump and the entire family.
Keep them in your prayers.🙏pic.twitter.com/otbDyUnfpT
— Brenden Dilley (@WarlordDilley) January 18, 2024
