28 August 2023 , 14:40
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Melania Trump has kept a low profile in recent months, with speculation mounting that she has hit a rough patch in her romance with Donald Trump.
The couple first met back in 1998 before tying the knot in 2005 and welcoming their first child together in 2006, Barron Trump. Although the couple seemed to be living in a wedded bliss, reports suggest they are now growing apart after the former US President surrendered himself in Georgia following his latest indictment.
Insiders claim the couple have been living together at Mar-A-Lago, but suggested their paths "barely cross". Melania is instead reportedly focusing on looking after 17-year-old Barron. There are also rumours that Melania is considering divorcing her husband. It's been claimed she even renegotiated her prenup with him once they moved into the White House.
Melania Trump is said to be spending some time apart from her husband (Getty Images)A source has claimed the couple first started facing issues when reports first surfaced about Donald's involvement with porn star Stormy Daniels. He's also said to have had an affair with Playboy model Karen McDougal.
The source previously told The Mirror: "Melania is no different to any woman. Having her husband accused of cheating on her not just once but twice is extremely disturbing. There is little wonder people believe it's not just the criminal court Trump is heading to but possibly a divorce one too."
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Despite this, a separate source hit back at the rumours of trouble in their relationship. They said Melania is simply looking for a private life and still supports her husband.
She's said to be angered by Donald Trump's affairs (AFP via Getty Images)"Melania publicly supports her husband but privately prefers a life with 100 percent privacy and no press scrutiny," the source said. They added that she is simply trying to stay out of her husband's legal issues.
"She knows how her husband is but still believes there has been too much dumping on him and wants nothing to do with any of it," the source told People. They added: "She hates all of the legal problems and says very little about them anytime, anywhere. She leads her own life."
The source also told the publication that Melania has "very few trusted friends" and keeps her friendship circle smalls. They said she doesn't need to "rely on outside stimulants" as she has her family to keep her going.