Vanessa Trump, the former spouse of Donald Trump Jr., disclosed on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. “I want to share a personal health update. I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan,” she wrote.

The announcement followed a procedure performed earlier this week. Trump thanked her doctors and expressed her focus on recovery while surrounded by family and supporters: “I am staying focused and hopeful… Thank you for your kindness and support it truly means more than I can express.” She also requested privacy as she prioritizes health treatment.

Ivanka Trump publicly responded with: “Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama.” Tiffany Trump liked the post, and the announcement garnered widespread online engagement.

Vanessa Trump shares five children with Donald Trump Jr., whom she met in 2003 at a Manhattan fashion event after Donald Trump introduced them. The couple married in November 2005 and divorced in 2018. Following her divorce, Vanessa maintained ties with the Trump family, attending President Trump’s January 2025 inauguration. She has been dating golfer Tiger Woods since March 2025.