Is FLOTUS Melania Trump rethinking her marriage? Her prenup agreement might be hinting at something
Melania Trump has made the decision to revise her prenuptial agreement with the former president in light of Trump's legal issues (such as that fourth indictment) and his possible run in the next election. According to Vanity Fair insiders, she is adopting the stance that her husband's legal issues are "not my problem" and is ensuring that she and her son, Barron Trump, will have enough money in case things don't work out.
Melania and Donald got married in 2005, long before becoming president was a top priority. The original prenuptial agreement they signed at the time was not "incredibly generous" to Melania, according to the Washington Post. According to sources, Melania has renegotiated her prenuptial agreement three times since 2005. Furthermore, because of the length of the marriage, she reportedly had more negotiating power in the most recent renegotiation in 2023 than she did in 2005.
Melania's purported "calming effect" on Donald may potentially provide her some negotiating leverage. According to insiders, some even refer to her as his "secret weapon" in politics.
The specifics of the Trumps' prenuptial agreement are unknown. We do know, however, that Melania was not "incredibly generous" with the initial prenuptial agreement, which was negotiated in the early 2000s. But as of 2023, the three-time renegotiated agreement is supposedly "to Melania's liking" now since it purports to provide her with additional financial support and safeguards for their shared kid, Barron.
Actually, according to Vanity Fair insiders, Melania wanted to make sure she had enough money left over after his recent legal issues (such as the $354 million damages compensation that was recently awarded as a consequence of the civil fraud lawsuit). Furthermore, according to Page Six, Melania wanted to make sure Barron was regarded as "more of an equal" to the older of Donald's children.
Melania reportedly wanted "protections" for their shared son, Barron, which led her to revise the prenuptial agreement for the third time in 2023. However, you might wonder what these possible safeguards would be. Excellent query! Since we haven't been able to read the prenup ourselves, whatever we say on this subject is entirely speculative, but here are some theories as to what it might mean:
Retaining certain assets as her separate property, which she may then distribute to Barron.
Ensuring that in the event that their marriage ends, she and Barron will be able to continue residing in specific properties, such as the family house.
Involving a clause requiring Barron to be a beneficiary of the life insurance policy.
Although it is never our intention to harm anyone's relationship, divorce is a huge possibility for some couples. But it is particularly publicized for well-known individuals like the Trumps. What would happen if the presidential couple broke up? That is a question some people may have. Would the prenuptial agreement be upheld? It's difficult to predict exactly what might occur. The circumstances surrounding the prenuptial agreement, the divorce, the state law that applied, and other elements would all play a role.
For example, since Melania reportedly had all the negotiating power this time and is receiving a terrific "deal" from the prenup, it is conceivable that she would want to keep the prenup enforced. However, if the deal isn't in Donald's best interests, he might wish to urge the court to reject it. He would have to contest the enforceability and/or validity of the prenuptial agreement, which is no small task! For a president, too!
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