IVANKA Trump has led the family’s public show of support for ex-sister-in-law Vanessa after Donald Jr.’s first wife revealed on Wednesday she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The First Daughter was the first member of the Trump family to rally around Vanessa online after the mom-of-five shared the shock health update.
“Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama,” Ivanka wrote in the comments of Vanessa’s Instagram post.
Vanessa, who is dating golf legend Tiger Woods, revealed she had recently been diagnosed and was now working closely with doctors on a treatment plan after undergoing a “procedure” earlier this week.
She said she was staying “focused and hopeful” while leaning on the support of her children, family and close friends during the difficult time.
Vanessa also thanked fans for their kindness and asked for privacy while she focuses on her recovery.
The heartbreaking announcement came as the Trump family gathered to celebrate her daughter, Kai Trump’s, graduation.
Kai, President Donald Trump‘s eldest grandchild, shared a touching tribute to her mom on Instagram stories alongside a snap of the pair together in her graduation gown.
“The strongest person I know,” Kai wrote.
The 19-year-old also posted behind-the-scenes clips from her big day at the Benjamin School in South Florida, where tuition reportedly tops $41,000 a year.
In one emotional video, Vanessa could be heard saying: “I can’t believe she’s graduating today.”
Family members later gathered in New York City for a celebratory dinner at celebrity hotspot The Mark.
Kai was spotted meeting grandmother Bonnie Haydon and aunt Veronika Haydon before sitting down for the meal.
But Vanessa was notably absent from the outing just hours after revealing her diagnosis.
Vanessa shares five children with Donald Trump Jr. – Kai, 19, Donald, 17, Tristan, 14, Spencer, 13, and Chloe, 11.
The former couple got married at the Trump family’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach in 2005 before splitting amicably in 2018.
Despite the divorce, Vanessa and Don Jr. have frequently been seen together supporting their children at family events and holidays.
Meanwhile, Vanessa’s boyfriend Woods has also been making headlines after completing an intensive rehab program in Zurich.
The 15-time Major champion was arrested following a March 27 car crash near his Florida home and later charged with DUI after police reportedly found prescription opioid pills in his possession.
Woods has pleaded not guilty.
The golf legend reportedly left rehab early to attend Kai’s graduation ceremony and insiders say he and Vanessa remain “in love” despite recent speculation their relationship was struggling.
A source told People: “Vanessa and Tiger are in love, still serious, and happy to see each other.
“[She] is eager to help him continue with his progress and move beyond any more public scandals — which they both dislike intensely.”
The insider added Woods is “all about continuing his recovery and putting this chapter behind him.”
Vanessa recently shut down split rumors by posting a loved-up photo with Woods on Instagram alongside the caption: “Love you”.
Don Jr., meanwhile, is preparing to remarry socialite Bettina Anderson over Memorial Day weekend after the pair got engaged in December.
