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Melania is an unbelievable mother," Ivanka tells PEOPLE. "It's pretty uncommon for wives of candidates to not be on the campaign trail every day. And she made a decision I totally respect which is that she has a young son, he needs stability, he needs routine. My father's traveling so frequently and she is an unbelievably consistent, loving and reliable figure in Barron's life."