{"id":2152704,"date":"2024-01-18T13:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T18:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/melania-trump-describes-her-mom-as-a-ray-of-light-in-the-darkest-days-during-funeral\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T13:27:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T18:27:30","slug":"melania-trump-describes-her-mom-as-a-ray-of-light-in-the-darkest-days-during-funeral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/melania-trump-describes-her-mom-as-a-ray-of-light-in-the-darkest-days-during-funeral\/","title":{"rendered":"Melania Trump praises her mom as a beacon of hope in tough times at funeral"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmelania-trump-describes-her-mom-as-a-ray-of-light-in-the-darkest-days-during-funeral%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2152704&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Former US President\u200b Donald Trump (center right) stands with\u200d his wife \u200dMelania \u200cTrump (2L) their son \u2063Barron Trump (center left) and\u200d father-in-law Viktor Knavs, as the coffin carrying the remains of \u200dAmalija Knavs, the former first lady\u2019s mother, is carried\u2062 into the \u2062Church of Bethesda by the Sea for her \u2064funeral, in Palm\u2064 Beach, Florida, on January 18, \u20632024. Former first lady Melania Trump\u2019s mother Amalija Knavs, 78, died January 9, 2024 in Miami following an undisclosed illness. (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA \/ AFP) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/sophia-flores\">Sophia Flores<\/a><br \/>10:13 AM \u2013Thursday, January 18, 2024<\/h2>\n<p>In a funeral ceremony held in Florida,\u2062 Melania Trump grieved the passing\u200b of\u200b her mother, Amalija Knavs, while surrounded by loved ones and \u200dfamily members.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, the former\u200c first \u2064lady delivered an emotional eulogy in front of 100 or so mourners at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Melania\u2063 Trump delivers an incredibly beautiful eulogy \u200cat her mother\u2019s\u200d funeral.<\/p>\n<p>Rest in Peace\u200b to the amazing and beautiful\u2062 Amalija Knavs \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\ud83e\udd0d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AcngsMD7dk\">pic.twitter.com\/AcngsMD7dk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MELANIAJTRUMP\/status\/1748013462104494581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cIn her presence, the world seemed to shimmer with\u200d radiance and joy,\u201d\u00a0she\u200b said. \u201cOur bond was\u2062 unbreakable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHer\u2062 nurturing spirit had\u2063 no limits,\u200d creating\u200d a legacy that will \u200blast for generations,\u201d Melania continued. \u201cWith her beauty and impeccable\u2063 sense of style she turned heads. \u200dBut \u200bit was \u200cher unwavering dedication and\u2064 hard work that made her exceptional.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">RIP Amalija Knavs. <\/p>\n<p>She is the mother of\u2064 former First Lady Melania\u2064 Trump. Her passing was announced last night. <\/p>\n<p>To the people who are sending \u200drude,\u2063 crude, disgusting remarks \u2064to Melania Trump on X, grow up. <\/p>\n<p>She had nothing to do with Donald Trump\u2018s presidency and no control\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VCYM2N8FKp\">pic.twitter.com\/VCYM2N8FKp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brian\u2064 Krassenstein (@krassenstein) \u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/krassenstein\/status\/1745059573751304617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 10, \u20632024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Melania Trump was accompanied to the funeral by her father, Viktor\u2062 Knavs, her husband, Donald Trump, and their \u206317-year-old \u200cson, Barron Trump.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Melania Trump, Viktor\u2063 Knavs, President Trump, and Barron Trump arrive for \u200bfuneral services for the \u200bgreat Amalija\u200c Knavs \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/91H7yBFgJx\">pic.twitter.com\/91H7yBFgJx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u2063FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MELANIAJTRUMP\/status\/1748017958146675132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January\u200d 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>During her speech, Melania\u200c also touched on\u200d her mother\u2019s relationship with Barron. She explained how the two had a\u2062 very tight bond as Knavs lived with Barron\u2063 at a certain point in his childhood. \u2064 <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>She \u201cshowered [Barron] with affection, illuminating his world with love, tender care and unwavering devotion.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Additionally, three of the\u200c 45<sup>th<\/sup> president\u2019s children from previous \u2062marriages,\u2062 Eric, Ivanka, Tiffany Trump,\u2064 and\u200d their spouses were present for the \u200coccasion. Donald Trump Jr.\u2019s girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle, \u2062Trump\u2019s \u200bsister Elizabeth\u2063 Trump Grau, and\u2063 Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) were also seen entering the church for the funeral service.<\/p>\n<p>After winning the\u2062 Iowa \u200dcaucuses on Monday,\u2064 Trump, Knav\u2019s son-in-law, \u200bpraised her in his \u2063victory speech.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cI want to thank \u2062her incredible, beautiful mother who passed away a few\u2062 days ago,\u201d Trump\u200d said. \u201cAnd she\u2019s up there, way\u2064 up \u200dthere. She\u2019s\u2064 looking down and she\u2019s so proud\u200c of us,\u201d he \u200dtold the crowd.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAnd I just want to say to Amalija, you are\u200d special, one of \u200cthe most special people I\u2019ve ever known,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Knavs\u2063 passed away on \u200bJanuary 9<sup>th <\/sup>in Miami, Florida, due to an\u200c undisclosed illness. It was announced in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\">social media post<\/a> by \u2062her daughter, former \u200cfirst lady Melania Trump.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It \u2062is \u2062with \u200cdeep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, \u2062Amalija.<\/p>\n<p>Amalija Knavs was a strong \u2062woman who always carried herself with\u200d grace, \u2062warmth, and dignity.\u00a0 She was entirely\u2063 devoted to her \u2063husband, daughters,\u2063 grandson, \u200dand son-in-law. We \u2064will miss her \u200dbeyond\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MELANIA\u200b TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MELANIATRUMP\/status\/1744900932800761880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cIt is with deep \u200bsadness that I announce the passing of \u2063my beloved mother, Amalija,\u201d the former first\u2062 lady \u200cwrote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmalija Knavs was \u2062a strong woman who always carried herself\u2064 with grace, \u200bwarmth, and dignity. She was entirely devoted\u200c to her \u2062husband, daughters, grandson, and son-in-law. We will miss\u2064 her beyond\u2064 measure and continue\u200c to honor and love her \u2064legacy,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news\u2062 blasts directly \u2063to your inbox for free. \u200cSubscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\t\u200c\t\tShare this\u2063 post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with \u2063Donald\u2064 Trump Jr.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Rep. Matt\u2063 Rosendale<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Tom Fitton<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Andrea Kaye<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Executives at the WEF say they are grappling with\u2063 how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rachel-maddow-defends-msnbcs-choice-not-to-broadcast-trump-victory-speech-we-cannot-knowingly-broadcast-untrue-things\/\" title=\"Rachel Maddow supports MSNBC's decision to not air Trump's victory speech, citing the importance of not disseminating false information\">turn early demos<\/a> \u200dinto money-makers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Apple ended Samsung \u2064Electronics\u2019 12-year run as the largest seller of \u2064smartphones in the\u200b world.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Tesla\u00a0CEO Elon Musk said \u2062he would be uncomfortable growing the automaker \u2064to be a leader in\u200d AI and robotics without having\u200d at \u200bleast 25% voting\u200b control \u2064of the\u200b company.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Google is set to go before a federal jury in\u2064 Boston on Tuesday \u2064over accusations that its processors infringe a computer scientist\u2019s patents.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c How did former President Donald\u2063 Trump pay tribute to Amalija \u2062Knavs<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Title: Former First Lady Melania Trump Mourns the Loss of Her Mother, Amalija \u200dKnavs<\/p>\n<p>Introduction<\/p>\n<p>A \u200dfuneral \u200dceremony\u200b was held in Florida as Melania Trump, the former First Lady \u200dof the United \u200dStates, grieved the passing of her beloved mother, Amalija Knavs. Surrounded by loved\u200d ones and family \u200dmembers, Melania Trump \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aaarrrggghhh-washpost-writer-triggered-by-tampa-bay-team-name-buccaneers\/\" title=\"Aaarrrggghhh! WashPost Writer Triggered By Tampa Bay Team Name \u2018Buccaneers\u2019\">bid farewell<\/a> to her mother in an emotional ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>The Funeral Service<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, Melania Trump\u2064 delivered a heartfelt eulogy in front\u2064 of approximately 100 mourners at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. In her speech, she expressed the deep bond she \u2063shared with her mother, describing Amalija Knavs as a radiant and joyous\u2064 presence in her life. Melania attributed her mother&#8217;s nurturing spirit as the\u2064 reason for \u2062her\u200d lasting legacy, stating that it will\u2062 continue to inspire generations. \u2062While her beauty and impeccable sense of style \u200bcaught the attention of\u200b many, Melania emphasized that it was her mother&#8217;s unwavering dedication and hard work \u200dthat truly made her exceptional.<\/p>\n<p>Melania Trump was accompanied at \u200cthe \u2062funeral by her father, Viktor Knavs, her husband, \u200bformer President Donald Trump, and \u2062their 17-year-old son, Barron Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Amalija Knavs&#8217;\u2064 Impact on Barron\u2063 Trump<\/p>\n<p>During her eulogy, Melania Trump also touched\u200c upon the close relationship between her mother and Barron. She spoke fondly of the \u200cspecial\u200d bond they shared, as Amalija had lived with Barron\u2062 during a particular period of his childhood. Melania noted that \u2063her mother showered Barron with affection, illuminating his world with love, tender care, and unwavering devotion.<\/p>\n<p>Presence of Family Members \u2063and\u200d Dignitaries<\/p>\n<p>Among the \u200battendees \u200cwere three \u200cof the 45th president&#8217;s children from previous marriages: Eric, Ivanka, and Tiffany Trump, along with their spouses. Notably, Donald Trump Jr.&#8217;s girlfriend, Kimberly \u2063Guilfoyle, Trump&#8217;s sister, Elizabeth Trump Grau, and Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) \u200cwere \u2063also present \u2064at\u2062 the funeral service.<\/p>\n<p>Tribute from Donald Trump<\/p>\n<p>In his victory speech after winning the Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump praised Amalija Knavs, his late mother-in-law. He \u200cdescribed her as an incredible and\u200b beautiful woman who had passed away a few\u2062 days prior. Addressing her spirit, Trump expressed his belief that she was \u200bwatching over \u2063them with immense pride.<\/p>\n<p>Amalija Knavs&#8217;\u200b Passing<\/p>\n<p>Amalija Knavs \u200cpassed away on January 9th in \u2062Miami, \u2062Florida, following an undisclosed\u200b illness. Melania Trump confirmed her \u2062mother&#8217;s passing through a social media post, conveying deep sadness and paying tribute to her strength, \u2064grace, warmth, and dignity. Amalija Knavs was known \u2062for her unwavering \u200bdevotion to her \u2064husband, daughters, grandson,\u200c and son-in-law.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 funeral of Amalija Knavs, mother of \u200bformer First Lady\u200b Melania\u200b Trump, was a solemn occasion filled with tributes and heartfelt words. \u2063Melania honored \u200bher mother&#8217;s memory, emphasizing her nurturing spirit and unique qualities. As they bid farewell to Amalija Knavs, the Trump family and loved ones found solace in the lasting impact\u200d she had on their lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donald Trump, accompanied by Melania, Barron, and Viktor Knavs, bids farewell to Amalija Knavs as her coffin is brought into the Church of Bethesda by the Sea in Palm Beach, Florida<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1209,"featured_media":2152705,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2152704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2152704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1209"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2152704"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2152704\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2152705"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2152704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2152704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2152704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}