Presidential hopeful Donald Trump has committed a major faux pas on social media, neglecting to mention his wife Melania Trump in a tribute message.
A jury in a civil trial found former President Donald Trump liable on Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996. He responded to the verdict during a CNN town hall. He also claimed that if he were president, he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours.
Taking to his social media platform Truth Social over the weekend, the 76-year-old penned a message for all mums.
“Happy Mother’s Day to ALL, in particular to the Mothers, Wives and Lovers of the Radical Left Fascists, Marxists, and Communists who are doing everything within their power to destroy and obliterate our once great Country,” he posted.
“Please make these complete Lunatics and Maniacs Kinder, Gentler, Softer and, most importantly, Smarter, so that we can, quickly, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
Former US President Donald Trump failed to mention his wife Melania Trump in the post. Picture: Eva Marie Uzcategui/AFP
However, attention soon turned to the fact he had neglected to acknowledge Melania, or any of his ex-wives.
Trump wed Melania in 2005, and the pair share a 17-year-old son, Barron.
He also shares youngest daughter Tiffany Trump, 29, with second wife Marla Maples, and his three oldest children – Ivanka, Donald Jr and Eric – with his first wife Ivanka, who died last July.
The perceived slight comes just days after Melania told Fox News it would be a “privilege” to serve as US first lady again if her husband were to be re-elected in 2024.
“My husband achieved tremendous success in his first administration, and he can lead us toward greatness and prosperity once again,” she said.
Donald Trump neglected to mention Melania or any of his ex wives in the Mother’s Day tribute. Picture: Truth Social
“He has my support, and we look forward to restoring hope for the future and leading America with love and strength.”
She added that as first lady, she would keep working on initiatives focused on the wellbeing and development of children, to ensure they have the “support and resources they need to reach their full potential”.
The Trumps: (L-R): Eric, Lara, Donald Trump, Barron, Melania, Vanessa, Kai, Donald Trump Jr., Donald John Trump III, Ivanka, Jared Kushner, and Tiffany pictured in 2015. Picture: Christopher Gregory/Getty Images
It also comes after Donald Trump was found liable and ordered to pay $US5 million ($A7.4 million) in damages for sexual abuse and defamation in a civil case brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll, who alleged he raped her in a department store nearly three decades ago.
The former president has denied any wrongdoing, and announced plans to appeal the decision.