Melania Quietly Renegotiates Prenup with Trump Amid Second White House Bid and Legal Drama; Prioritizes Barron’s Trust Fund

Former first lady Melania Trump reportedly renegotiated her prenuptial agreement with Donald Trump ahead of his potential second term.

The updated terms would concern finances and property and seek to increase a trust fund set up for the couple’s only son, Barron, 17, Page Six reported.

This is believed to be at least the third time the couple have renegotiated the agreement, originally drawn up around the time they were married almost two decades ago, in 2005.

Additionally, sources familiar with the matter revealed that the alleged amendment would seek to create “substantial trust” for their teenage son, as Trump, 77, is set to pay some $5 million to author E. Jean Carroll after losing a libel battle in New York.

Currently facing four felony charges, the ex-head of state – said to be worth $2.5 billion – could also have to pay an additional $250 million in the Big Apple in proceedings civil action pending against him and his companies.

The updated terms would address both finances and property, and seek to increase the trust established for the couple’s only son, 17-year-old Barron.

Without going into detail, insiders spoke to the entertainment company about some of the major sticking points from the couple’s latest “post-nup.”

“This is at least the third time Melania has renegotiated the terms of her martial agreement,” said the anonymous source, who Page Six reports is “close” to the former commander-in-chief’s third wife.

The insider reportedly added that the changes had less to do with anticipation of a possible second Trump term and more to do with his escalating legal battles.

They told the outlet: “This deal was necessary due to current legal battles…(Trump) has suffered.”

The source then revealed what she saw as the gist of the alleged deal: Melania, 53,’s concern for the future of her only child, who is the youngest of Trump’s five children.

According to the Page Six report, released Thursday, “Melania is most concerned with maintaining and increasing substantial trust in (Barron),” who turns 18 in March.

The person added of the ongoing lawsuits against Trump — which include a sprawling $250 million civil case against New York AG Letitia James — “Trump remains very wealthy, but with mounting legal bills and judgments, ( renegotiations) offer a more solid future” to Melania and Barron in the event of a split.

“It’s not that she threatened to leave him,” added the source, specifying that the former first lady has no intention of leaving the aspiring president.

However, they added, “that’s definitely the idea behind it.”

The source then revealed what appears to be the central point of the alleged deal: Melania, 53,’s concern for the future of her only child, who is the youngest of Trump’s five children.

The person added of Trump’s lawsuits — which include a sprawling $250 million civil case brought by NY AG Letitia James — “Trump remains very wealthy, but with mounting legal bills and judgments, (the renegotiations) offer a stronger future” to Melania and Barron in the split event

James’ filing alleges that the Trump Organization implemented a 15-year program to help its top executives pay their taxes.

Trump – who is worth $2.5 billion – recently had to pay more than $5 million to E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the dressing room of a New York clothing store in the middle of the 1990s. She is seen smiling after her victory in New York federal court in May

Currently facing four felony indictments, the current GOP front-runner maintains the allegations were fabricated to damage his image and boost the image of the AG.

A second source who also claimed to be aware of the deal added: “I know she wanted it to provide her with more money, and also – from what I understand – there is at minimum a specific amount that Barron’s is supposed to get.”

James’ complaint, filed in November, alleges that the Trump Organization operated a 15-year scheme to help its top executives avoid paying required New York City taxes — to which Trump has pleaded not guilty.

As for the judgment involving Carroll, the politician paid $2 million to the New York court for alleged sexual abuse in 1996, as well as $20,000 in punitive damages – and another $1 million for an incident considered defamation last October.

An additional $1.7 million was paid for damage to Carroll’s reputation, as well as an additional $280,000 in punitive damages in connection with that charge.

Trump has since appealed that verdict, paving the way for even more bills.

Meanwhile, still in New York, Trump was indicted on 34 counts for allegedly falsifying business records related to his $150,000 payment to Stormy Daniels through fixer attorney Michael Cohen. His trial is scheduled for March and he has repeatedly announced his intention to plead not guilty.

In Florida, Trump faces new criminal charges for his alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving the White House – to which he pleaded not guilty earlier in the month and waived his notice to appear at a court hearing. Accused.

However, the politician’s most immediate legal concern is his Georgia case, which had a trial date tentatively set for March 4, 2024, but was recently moved up to next month after one of Trump’s co-defendants asserted his right constitutional to a trial. speedy trial.

Trump, meanwhile, decided to postpone two of his impending trials – in Florida and a federal one in Washington for the January 6 insurrection – both pushed back to April 2026, well after the next presidential election.

Trump has yet to comment on the insiders’ claims, after missing the second Republican debate Wednesday night. He nevertheless remains well ahead in most polls.