Donald Trump wishes Melania a happy birthday while he is on trial for his affair with a porn actress

In an unexpected twist, former US President Donald Trump sent his heartfelt birthday wishes to his wife Melania from the entrance of a New York court where he is currently standing trial for alleged falsification of documents. The charges against him stem from his attempts to buy the silence of adult film actress Stormy Daniels, with whom he allegedly had a love affair. Despite the gravity of the situation, Trump took a moment to acknowledge Melania’s birthday before expressing his plans to celebrate with her in Florida once the trial concludes.

This high-profile case marks a historic first, as Trump becomes the first US president to face criminal charges of this nature. The allegations revolve around an attempt to stifle the revelations of Stormy Daniels, who sought to sell her story in 2016—a potential blow to Trump’s successful electoral campaign.

Trump and Melania’s relationship began in 1998 when he was 52 and she was 28. They tied the knot in 2005, just a year before the alleged affair with Daniels. If proven true, this indiscretion would have occurred while Melania was pregnant. Moreover, their son Barron was born in March 2006 and grew up in the Trump Tower, where the prosecution claims the former president orchestrated agreements to cover up this scandal and another involving Playboy model Karen McDougal.

Throughout the week’s court proceedings, journalists have repeatedly questioned Trump about Melania’s absence. His silence on the matter has only intensified the curiosity surrounding her whereabouts during this crucial period.