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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Maybelyn B. Paden

Melania Trump Allegedly 'Distancing Herself' From Donald As Publicist Exposes Strategic Marriage Split

Melania Trump Allegedly 'Distancing Herself' From Donald As Publicist Exposes Strategic Marriage Split (Credit: Instagram/whitehouse)

Melania Trump is reportedly 'distancing herself' from Donald Trump, with a publicist and political observers pointing to her limited public appearances in 2026 as signs of a possible strategic shift within their high-profile marriage.

The claim centres on figures shared by journalist Joanna Coles, who said the First Lady has been seen just 14 to 16 times this year, raising questions about her visibility while Donald Trump continues public engagements across the US and abroad.

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