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Trump's sweet tooth: He eats a 'good amount' of candy and likes pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls • May 20, 2025, 4:15 PM ET (AP)
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Trump signs a bill to make posting 'revenge porn' a federal crime. He had the first lady sign, too • May 19, 2025, 8:31 PM ET (AP)
Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump's statue in her native Slovenia • May 17, 2025, 12:44 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Melanija Knavs • Melania Knauss
Born April 26, 1970 (age 55) • Novo Mesto • Slovenia
Title / Office first lady (2025-) • first lady (2017-2021)
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