Melania Trump has generally maintained a very private stance on her personal health, and public information directly from her on this topic is limited. However, there was a significant period when her health was a subject of public discussion.
The most notable instance was in May 2018, when she underwent an embolization procedure to treat a benign kidney condition.
Here’s what was publicly known:
- The Procedure: She was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a kidney condition that her office described as benign but requiring an embolization procedure. This is a minimally invasive procedure often used to block blood flow to a vessel or abnormal growth.
- Recovery: She remained hospitalized for several days following the procedure and then returned to the White House to recover.
- Public Absence: Her recovery period was followed by a noticeable absence from public view for nearly a month, which fueled speculation and rumors. During this time, she tweeted to reassure the public that she was “feeling great” and focused on her recovery.
- Return to Public Eye: She eventually resumed her public duties, appearing at events and continuing her “Be Best” initiative.
Since then, she has not made any extensive public statements or “opened up” in detail about her health in a way that would reveal personal struggles or ongoing conditions. Her public persona has consistently been one of reserve and privacy, extending to her health matters as well.
If you encountered a recent statement or interview where she has opened up more extensively, it would be a new development and I would be interested in the source!
