- Melania Trump broke with first lady tradition in many ways.
- As a former lingerie model and an immigrant, she is very different from most modern first ladies.
- Although Trump enjoys the support of many loyal fans, her tenure as first lady has been filled with controversy.
Melania Trump was a first lady like no other.
She was the only first lady in nearly 200 years to be born outside the United States and the only first lady whose native language was not English. Trump was also the first first lady to be a former lingerie model.
Her actions as first lady of the United States also broke with tradition, gaining loyal fans and sparking questions from conspiracy theorists. Trump has also become known for her fashion choices, with fans applauding her designer outfits and critics lambasting her expensive tastes.
On Friday April 26, she celebrates her 54th birthday.
Here’s what we know about the mysterious former first lady — and the conspiracies and controversies that dogged her during Donald Trump’s presidency and beyond.
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