Ines Knauss, the enigmatic sister of the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, is little known to the public. Over the past 20 years, no images of her have been circulated, not even during Donald Trump’s first term as president in the White House.
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She was also not photographed at her mother Amalija's funeral, who died a year ago. And it's not due to any animosity between them. On the contrary, close sources assure that the bond between the sisters is strong, with Ines being one of the key supports in the life of the current president's wife.
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Who is Ines Knauss, Melania Trump's sister?
It is believed that Ines Knauss has become an essential support for Melania Trump, being one of the few people in whom she truly trusts. "They are very close. Since her mother Ines passed away, along with her father Viktor, they are the two people Melania trusts the most," a source told the Daily Mail.
While her brother-in-law was in office, Ines split her time between Washington and Manhattan, always responding to her sister's call. Her home on Park Avenue, valued at two million dollars and owned by the Trump Organization, is her sanctuary in New York.
Little is known about their daily routine, but it is well-documented that both took a trip to Milan during the 90s. While Melania was focused on her dream of becoming a model, Ines had the goal of becoming a fashion designer. Later, they also traveled to Paris with the intention of achieving those dreams.
She acted as her maid of honor at the wedding ceremony with the businessman in 2005 and, after their stay in Italy, they both moved to live in the United States.
Stephanie Winston-Wolkoff, who was Melania's chief assistant, mentioned Ines in a book about her professional experiences. She commented: "I've heard she's a homebody. She flies so discreetly that many people are surprised to learn that Melania has a sister."
"Ines was not like the other girls you could find there, who behaved like queens. She was very polite and delicate," photographer Ale de Basseville also commented about this enigmatic woman who captures the interest of many people.
According to a note from People, Melania once said, “I was born in Slovenia, a small, beautiful, and then communist country in Central Europe. My sister Ines, who is an incredible woman and friend, and I were raised by my wonderful parents.”