Vanessa Trump, Ex-Wife of Don Jr., Has Breast Cancer

She reveals diagnosis and treatment plan, asks for privacy during recovery
Posted May 21, 2026 2:00 AM CDT
Vanessa Trump, Ex-Wife of Don Jr., Has Breast Cancer
FILE - Vanessa Trump, center, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., right, and their daughter Kai Madison, left, on stage during the third day of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite,File)

Vanessa Trump says she's facing breast cancer, NBC News reports. The 48-year-old ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. disclosed the diagnosis on Instagram on Wednesday, saying she is working with her doctors on a treatment plan after undergoing a procedure earlier in the week. She described herself as "focused and hopeful" and said she is drawing strength from family support.

Trump thanked her medical team and those offering encouragement, adding that the messages "mean more than I can express." She closed by asking for privacy as she concentrates on her health and recovery. Vanessa Trump was married to Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Trump, from 2005 to 2018; they share five children ages 11 to 19 (including Kai Trump, who's lately been making a name for herself). She is currently dating golfer Tiger Woods, People reports. Among those responding to her announcement: the president's daughters. Ivanka Trump commented that she was praying for Trump's "continued strength and a swift recovery," and Tiffany Trump liked the post, Fox News reports.

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