Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of the U.S. president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., revealed Wednesday, May 20, that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The 48-year-old shared the devastating “personal health update” in an Instagram post.
“I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer,” she wrote. “While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan.
“I would like to thank my doctors for performing a procedure earlier this week on me.”
Trump said she is “staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me.”
“Thank you for your kindness and support it truly means more than I can express,” she added. “I kindly ask for privacy as l focus on my health and recovery.”
Trump’s social media post was flooded with well wishes, including one from the president’s eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump.
“Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama,” Ivanka wrote, while another of Donald Trump’s daughters, Tiffany Trump liked Vanessa’s post.
Vanessa Trump, who was married to Donald Jr., from 2005 to 2018, shares five children with ex-husband — 19-year-old Kai, 17-year-old Donald, 14-year-old Tristan, 13-year-old Spencer and Chloe, 11.
Vanessa Trump was photographed celebrating Kai’s prep school graduation in Florida last week with her ex-husband and family friends.
Kai reacted to her mom’s announcement with her own Instagram post, sharing a heartwarming photo of the two smiling at one another with the caption: “Strongest person I know. Love you.”
In March 2025, the former model and New York native announced she was in a relationship with golf superstar Tiger Woods.
