Let’s be real, when you’re linked to the Trump dynasty, life is anything but mundane. Picture being married to Donald Trump Jr., a man who not only inherited his dad’s name but also his flair for controversy.
The spotlight on the Trumps is so intense that their associates and exes, like Vanessa Trump, might need industrial-strength sunglasses or, even better, an invisibility cloak. Vanessa Trump, née Kay Haydon (the middle initial adds a dash of flair), began her journey far from political storms as a model and actress, kicking off her modeling career as a child and continuing into early adulthood.
Vanessa met Donald Trump Jr. at a fashion show in 2003. They dated for a few years before getting engaged in 2004. Together, they have five children: Kai Madison, Donald III, Tristan Milos, Spencer Frederick, and Chloe Sophia.
However, Donald Jr.’s marriage to Vanessa was more of a roller coaster than a fairy tale, complete with alleged affairs, suspicious white powder scares, and an obsession with social media that could rival a teenager’s. Some might say the writing was on the wall from the get-go—after all, their first encounter was at that fashion show where Donald Jr. introduced himself twice, forgetting their initial meeting. Talk about a red flag.
In 2018, the couple hit the headlines when they filed for divorce, finalizing it by the end of the year and agreeing to joint custody of their children. So, what led to the breakdown? Speculation points to Donald Jr.’s rumored infidelity, particularly his alleged affair with pop star Aubrey O’Day back in 2011.
Shortly after the divorce, Vanessa found herself amid a major controversy. In February 2018, she opened a letter addressed to Donald Jr. containing suspicious white powder. Vanessa was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but the substance was later deemed non-hazardous. This incident led to a federal investigation, and the sender, Daniel Frisiello, was eventually arrested and sentenced to five years of probation. Since then, Vanessa has largely kept a low profile.
What’s Vanessa Trump up to these days?
Vanessa was recently spotted driving with a former Trump Secret Service agent in West Palm Beach back in February. According to the Daily Mail, it’s unclear whether they kept things strictly professional. However, in her 2021 book, Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Carol Leonnig reported that Vanessa Trump had started dating one of the agents assigned to her family.
Vanessa and Donald Jr. seem to be on relatively good terms post-divorce. Vanessa even praised Donald Jr. on his birthday for being the best grandpa to their kids.
As for Donald Jr., he now has more time to focus on his true passions: hunting, tweeting, and proudly showcasing his collection of “I’m With Stupid” t-shirts.
