All eyes were on Melania

Many current and former U.S. leaders attended Jimmy Carter’s funeral yesterday,

including Donald and Melania Trump. While Donald appeared composed, Melania’s visibly

upset expression drew attention. Observers also noted Karen Pence appearing to ignore Melania,

fueling speculation. However, Melania’s emotions stemmed from a personal cause: January 9 marked

the anniversary of her mother Amalija Knavs’s passing last year. Social media highlighted

this connection, prompting an outpouring of support and emphasizing the human side of public figures