Melania Trump opens up about ‘disagreements’ with her stepchildren after rumored feud with Ivanka

Melania Trump, 54, has revealed how she handles her relationship with her four stepchildren, and why she doesn’t try to be a replacement for their mothers, in her new memoir.

The former First Lady today debuted her new memoir, Melania, which provided insight into her personal life and family relationships.

When Melania married husband and former President Donald in January 2005, he already had four children from his previous marriages: daughter Ivanka, 42, and sons Donald Jr., 46, and Eric 40, whom he had with ex Ivana, as well as a daughter Tiffany, 30, whom he shares with Marla Maples.

After Melania married Donald, they welcomed their first and only child together, 18-year-old son Barron, in 2006.

But now she’s opening up about what it was really like coming into her role as stepmother in the big family, especially after years of rumors swirling that there were disagreements between some of them.

Melania opens up about what it was really like to become a stepmother in the large family, especially after years of rumors circulating that there were disagreements between some of them.

When Melania married the businessman in January 2005, he already had four children from his previous marriages

“When I married Donald, I found myself having to navigate the complicated dynamics of his large family,” Melania wrote in her new memoir.

“It required flexibility and openness, but every moment was an opportunity to connect, learn and grow in this new environment.”

She explained that by the time she married Trump, many of her stepchildren had already become more “independent,” and while Tiffany was in her “formative years,” she lived with her mother in California.

“My approach to building relationships with Donald’s children has always been based on love and respect,” Melania wrote.

“I recognize their individuality and understand that my role as a stepmother is not to replace their mothers, but to foster a supportive and friendly bond,” she continued.

“This perspective has allowed me to build meaningful relationships with each child in a unique way.”

However, she insisted that she did not always agree with the opinions of her stepchildren, or even her own husband; it is a ‘natural aspect’ of any relationship.

“While I may not agree with every opinion or choice expressed by Donald’s adult children, nor do I agree with all of Donald’s decisions, I recognize that differing viewpoints are a natural aspect of human relationships,” the wrote jewelry designer.

Melania seen here with stepdaughter Ivanka and husband Donald at this year’s Republican National Convention

Melania attended stepdaughter Tiffany Trump’s November 2022 wedding to Michael Boulos at Mar-a-Lago

“I understand that being possessive is not conducive to healthy family dynamics. Each member needs their own space, and I have made it a priority to respect that need,” Melania wrote in her new memoir.

The wife of the White House hopeful emphasized that she firmly believes in one principle in all her relationships and that is ‘don’t control, communicate!’

Ahead of the publication of her memoir, Melania took part in a rare interview with Ainsley Earhardt of Fox News in New York, breaking her silence on a wide range of topics.

“It is essential to remember that every person deserves respect and understanding, regardless of disagreements,” she continued.

‘I focused on creating an environment where everyone feels free to express themselves authentically. Rather than imposing my opinions or criticizing others, I have strived to be a stable presence, someone they can rely on.”

The White House hopeful’s wife emphasized that in all her relationships, whether as a wife or as a mother, she firmly believes in one principle and that is ‘no control, communicate!’

“I understand that being possessive is not conducive to healthy family dynamics. Each member needs their own space, and I have made it a priority to respect that need,” Melania wrote.

Ahead of the publication of her memoir, Melania took part in a rare interview with Fox News’ Ainsley Earhardt in New York, breaking her silence on a wide range of topics, including the recent assassination attempts on him.

She blamed Democrats for creating a “toxic” political atmosphere that led to the two assassination attempts — one that nearly killed him at a rally in July in Butler, Pennsylvania, and another last month at his golf course in Florida .

“Is it really shocking that all this outrageous violence is directed at my husband?” the former First Lady said during the interview.

“Especially as we hear opposition party leaders and mainstream media labeling him as a threat to democracy and calling him vile names. They’re just fueling a toxic atmosphere and all these people they wanted to harm – this has got to stop, this has got to stop. The country must unite and I encourage everyone to re-read my letter I wrote on July 14. Because that cannot continue.’

Readers can now find Melania on the shelves where books are sold.