The conspiracy theory surrounding Melania Trump having a ‘body double’ has resurfaced after viewers noticed something peculiar about her appearance during a recent overseas trip with the former president.
On April 25, a video of Melania and Donald Trump was shared online by a user on X, seeking opinions on the couple’s walk across the grass to board a helicopter.
While some observers commented on their appearance and demeanor, others revived an old conspiracy theory that dates back to the early days of Trump’s presidency.
This theory postulates that a stand-in occasionally replaces Melania in public appearances.
Speculation about the use of a body double first arose during the 2016 election, right before Trump became president-elect.
In West Palm Beach, Florida, Melania appeared to cast her vote wearing an outfit that some fans found uncharacteristic of her.
Trump’s victory on November 6 was sealed by his win in Wisconsin, and Melania also cast her vote on that day.
The conspiracy was fueled when people noticed Melania’s sunglasses, which she reportedly wore indoors all day.
One online comment stated, “This is absolutely, categorically not Melania. This imposter’s been wearing sunglasses indoors all day.”
Another user questioned, “Am I crazy, or is that a fake Melania standing next to him?”
Others chimed in with comments like, “Donnie couldn’t find Melania today so he brought fake Melania.”
The theory gained traction once more when Melania was seen wearing flat shoes and a seemingly ‘off-the-rack’ coat.
Call to Activism on X posted the video with the caption: “What do you notice about the way Trump and Melania just walked to the helicopter today?”
This led to a flurry of comments from those convinced that Melania was impersonated on that occasion.
One individual remarked, “Melania never wears flat shoes either…I’m betting that this is the fake body double Melania because the real Melania did not want to have to go and stay with Trump overseas for the entire trip…”
An additional user commented, “Fake Melania.”
Another person noted, “I don’t notice how they walked to the helicopter, but from the back, that is not Melania or DJT, IMO. Melania wouldn’t wear an off-the-rack coat.”
Some theorists even suggested that Melania was absent at Pope Francis’ funeral on April 26, and that a body double took her place.
Their reasoning was that she wore a black veil, obscuring her face, making it possible for anyone to be impersonating her.
Nonetheless, her conduct during the funeral reportedly aligned with her known personality traits.
At the Vatican City, it’s said Trump made a ‘seven-word comment’ to his wife, and Melania allegedly made a suggestion about his etiquette shortly thereafter.
This raises the question: would Trump take directives from someone other than his actual wife?