Tuesday's U.S. presidential election was her husband's big day, but Melania Trump still managed to become a trending topic on X, formerly Twitter.
While casting her vote alongside Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida, Melania donned a pair of black sunglasses indoors, prompting the internet to share absurd theories as to why.
One of the most popular explanations was that Melania had sent a body double in her place. X user @mmpadellan wrote, "Yo, am I crazy, or is that a fake Melania standing next to him?" Others made jokes at her expense while doubling down on the far-out guess.
Yo, am I crazy, or is that a fake Melania standing next to him? 😆 pic.twitter.com/yqnwgvBkMf
— BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) November 5, 2024
If that’s Melania I’m the Queen of Sheba
— Simon Gosden. Esq. #fbpe 3.5% 🇪🇺🐟🇬🇧🏴☠️🦠💙 (@g_gosden) November 5, 2024
pic.twitter.com/1CD9sLOTuB
That’s not Melania. This is insane. https://t.co/xovcKy7G71
— Henry VIII (@SussexHenryVIII) November 5, 2024
She's smiling, that's not Melania 😂 https://t.co/fIvodiF0cJ
— AskAubry 🦝 (@ask_aubry) November 5, 2024
Many pointed out discrepancies in the "body double's" appearance, a conspiracy theory that dates back to her husband's time in office.
This simply is not actually Melania Trump. Chin is wrong. No smile lines on the cheeks.
— Shane Riordan (@shane_riordan) November 5, 2024
What is going on https://t.co/kPw6rH6TCB
Real Melania has cheeks (maybe implants)
— Kathy 🌊🟧🌊 (@kafferf) November 5, 2024
Real Melania has nasolabial folds
I pulled a lot of pictures but his one shows her with the same level smile & sunglasses. pic.twitter.com/Ds61d0F5Af
X user @KieraGorden was convinced the woman next to Trump was "absolutely, categorically NOT #MELANIA!", while others doubled down on the conspiracy theory. One user applauded the Trump's decision to bring back "Fake Melania for the season finale."
This is absolutely, categorically NOT #MELANIA! This imposter’s been wearing sunglasses indoors all day. Only #MAGA are stupid enough to believe this crap. How is a man who walks around with a fake wife even a contender for president? #ElectionDaypic.twitter.com/ENd535W3z6
— Kiera (@KieraGorden) November 5, 2024
sorry I've been screaming about the melania body double conspiracy for years and now you lot are finally taking note??? https://t.co/EzM5EKdhqo
— 𝔰𝔞𝔯𝔦𝔰𝔥𝔞 🕊️🩶 (@carbdiem) November 5, 2024
I’m glad they brought back Fake Melania for the season finale https://t.co/XOuEcSUfYA
— same handle on the other app 🦋 (@VernorsHerzog) November 5, 2024
Some X users made jokes about Melania sending a body double because "the check didn't clear." Another hypothesized that she was hiding eye rolls from her presidential hopeful husband.
The check didn't clear in time for the real Melania to make an appearance, so they had to bring the doppelganger off the bench pic.twitter.com/EbTtxrUoqi
— Leave No Doubt (@TrophyKingston) November 5, 2024
Umm, that is NOT Melania.
— Julie B(rooklyn) BABY WOKE AF❌🇺🇸🇯🇲 (@JMeanypants) November 5, 2024
Sorry. I’m not buying it.
Whoever was at the polls today with Don, WASN’T MELANIA.
I guess the check bounced. pic.twitter.com/mbyAE5yAk9
Why is Melania wearing sunglasses
— Lee Mac (@LeeMac19871611) November 5, 2024
Doesn't even look sunny (hiding eye rolls perhaps?#Election2024 #HomeWithaMigraine 😵💫😵🤒🤯 pic.twitter.com/X0wVOf9VHC
One X user theorized the woman alongside Trump was actually his deputy communications chief, Margo Martin. Photos showed the aide does bare a striking resemblance to the former first lady.
Is the sunglasses wearing Melania today the real Melania or Fake Melania AKA Margo Martin, Trump’s press person?#USElection2024 #USElections2024 #DonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/rKLWjdwGrg
— James Buttler | Cricket Badger Podcast 🏏🦡🇺🇦 (@cricket_badger) November 5, 2024
Margo Martin, a trump aide https://t.co/5sAGQtimSh pic.twitter.com/ceSTn9inZB
— Helen of Coy 😎©️🚺💜 (@Helen19544) November 5, 2024
Additional media from the event eventually made their way to X, showing the former first lady was indeed the woman behind the sunglasses. Some users, however, still thought the former first lady looked "weird."
Pretty certain this is not a fake pic.twitter.com/VPWYqvoANS
— JillyB (@JillyJSB) November 5, 2024
Melania Trump finally took off her sunglasses. She looks weird.
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) November 5, 2024
Also, Karoline Leavitt is delusional if she thinks that Democrats aren't showing up to vote.
Tell the old man the truth!!!!! pic.twitter.com/96dgtJ9s9U
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