Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Published May 20, 2026 7:55pm ET



Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., revealed her breast cancer diagnosis to the public on Wednesday.

“I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer,” she posted on Instagram. “While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan. I would like to thank my doctors for performing a procedure earlier this week on me.”

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