Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday night that doctors diagnosed her with breast cancer and that she recently underwent a medical procedure as she begins treatment.
Advertisement “I want to share a personal health update,” Vanessa wrote. “I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. ”
“While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan,” she added.
Vanessa also disclosed that she underwent a procedure earlier this week, though she did not provide specific details about the operation or the stage of her diagnosis
Advertisement She said she is staying focused on recovery while leaning on loved ones.
“I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me,” she wrote.
The announcement quickly drew public support from members of the Trump family
Advertisement Ivanka Trump publicly responded in the comments.
“Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama,” Ivanka wrote.
Tiffany Trump also appeared to publicly show support by liking the post as reactions poured in online
Vanessa ended her message by thanking supporters while also asking for privacy as she moves through treatment.
“Thank you for your kindness and support it truly means more than I can express,” she wrote.
I kindly ask for privacy as I focus on my health and recovery.”
Vanessa Trump shares five children with Donald Trump Jr.
Though once a frequent public figure during her marriage into the Trump family, she has kept a significantly lower profile in recent years compared to other members of the extended family.
Her name returned to headlines earlier this year after she and golf legend Tiger Woods publicly confirmed their relationship
In March, Woods also issued a public request for privacy as attention surrounding the relationship intensified.
Vanessa’s health announcement did not include additional medical specifics beyond confirming the diagnosis, recent procedure and ongoing treatment planning, Fox News reported.
The emotional message immediately generated an outpouring of well wishes from supporters and followers as she begins what could be a difficult medical journey
Last year, Donald Trump Jr. said he has no plans to run for office “anytime soon,” but he isn’t ruling out a future in politics.
Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum, he responded to a question about whether he might consider entering the political arena once his father steps aside.
Maybe one day … that calling is there.”
Maybe one day … that calling is there. ”
However, Trump Jr. stressed that he’s not interested in a 2028 presidential bid — when Vice President J. D.
Vance is expected to glide toward the GOP nomination.
“And FWIW, I’ve always said, while I’ll never 100% rule it out down the line, I have ZERO interest in running for office in 28 or anytime soon,” he said in a portion of an X post.
There have been two father son pairs in U.S
Bush and George W. Bush, and John Adams and John Quincy Adams,” Fox News noted.
Months prior, Trump Jr. responded quickly to a report claiming that he was considering a run for president in 2028 to follow in the footsteps of his term-limited father, President Donald Trump.
Citing unnamed sources, Mediaite reported that Don Jr. was actively considering vying for the GOP nomination after noting the previous month his father pointedly did not endorse his vice president as his successor, saying that it was “too early” to doso.
Many observers were surprised by Trump’s willingness to easily distance himself from his vice president, as they had expected Vance to become the heir to the MAGA movement after Trump leaves office in about four years