“She’s got a working birthday,” he told the press as the presidential jet departed for Europe.
“I haven’t had time to buy presents, it’s been pretty busy,” he said. When asked whether he would celebrate with his wife, he replied, “I’m taking her for dinner on the Boeing; I’m taking her for dinner on Air Force One.”
After attending the funeral, President Trump boarded the plane just an hour after the Pope’s burial to participate in peace talks with European leaders in Rome.
The trip also came as Trump approached the 100-day mark of his second term, a period marked by ambitious efforts to secure deals on tariffs and international trade.
Melania’s Catholic Faith
First Lady Melania is notable for being the first practicing Catholic in her role since Jackie Kennedy. Sources close to the family told People magazine that Melania remains deeply religious, particularly after the passing of her mother, Amalija Knavs, in January 2024.
“Her religion has continued to play a large role in her life, helping her deal with grief,” sources noted.
