Melania v Ivanka

What next for Donald Trump’s women at war?

Other than himself, the most important people in Donald Trump’s life are the two women closest to him. Wife Melania, 50, and daughter Ivanka, 39, are known in White House circles as possibly the only ones on the planet able to rein in the US President.

Yet although their relationships with Donald may be strong, the two loathe one another, with the First Lady calling her stepdaughter a “snake”.

Ivanka, meanwhile, will seemingly do anything to undermine Melania.

As Donald’s presidency ends today, sources close to the women say their already fragile relationship is in ruins.

Four years ago when the Trumps moved into the White House, “both were respectful of one another’s turf ”. Now the tension is said to be so bad they can hardly stand the sight of each other. A source told the Mirror: “As

First Lady, Melania felt Ivanka was trying to take her place. For Ivanka, Melania was a hindrance to what she wanted to achieve. ”

Melania’s former best pal, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, claims their hatred can be traced back to the Trump administration’s early days.

Ivanka had reportedly suggested renaming the White House’s “First Lady’s Office” to “First Family Office”.

Mrs Trump ridiculed Ivanka, nicknaming her “princess”.

Many people believe Melania to be the most ineffective First Lady ever.

Ivanka, daughter of Donald’s ex-wife Ivana, served in official roles such as adviser to the President.

Her dad – who once said he would date her if she weren’t his daughter – has touted her as a future president.

Now, while most eyes will be on Donald’s next move, many ask what will become of his favourite women.