Inside Donald Trump and ex-wife Ivana's marriage, how she raised Don Jr, Eric and Ivanka ALONE

Inside Donald Trump and ex-wife Ivana's marriage, how she raised Don Jr, Eric and Ivanka ALONE
Ivana Trump with her then-husband Donald and their three kids Don Jr., Ivanka, and Eric Trump (Credit: Eric Trump/Instagram)

After former President Donald Trump took office, and even for years privately before, Ivana Trump took credit for the kids, their success, and their good manners. Ivana may not have been in the position of the First Lady, but she proudly described her journey of how she raised her children alone. She fought vehemently for them during her divorce from their father, writing in her memoir that it was she who raised them, not their father, who "provided'' for them but had no interest in them until they ''could talk business with him.''

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Eric Trump, younger to Ivanka Trump, paid tribute to his mother Ivana after her death at the age of 73 via an Instagram post on Thursday, July 14. ''It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ivana Trump", Eric wrote."Our mother was an incredible woman — a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and a caring mother and friend. Ivana Trump was a survivor. She fled from communism and embraced this country. She taught her children about grit and toughness, compassion, and determination", he added. "She will be dearly missed by her mother, her three children, and ten grandchildren.''