Melania Trump ‘body double’ conspiracy theory fuelled after photo ignites debate

Melania Trump is once again the subject of online speculation, as conspiracy theories claiming she uses a body double have resurfaced. This time, Reddit users examined a photo of her and Donald Trump arriving at an airport earlier this year.

Since Donald Trump’s presidency began in 2017, some believe Melania has been replaced in public appearances by a lookalike. Theories suggest she either avoids being seen with Trump or that a double is used for security reasons.

Although Melania has never commented on the rumors, Trump denied them in 2019. He accused the media of spreading doctored images and bizarre theories to push the narrative that Melania wasn’t by his side.

Despite his denial, conspiracy theorists remain active. A Reddit user reignited the debate in January by sharing a photo of the Trumps arriving in Los Angeles to view wildfire damage, insisting the woman pictured wasn’t Melania.

Some users agreed, claiming she looked nothing like Melania and speculated she appeared uninterested or photoshopped. Others cited past sightings to support the double theory, saying Melania dislikes being around her husband.

However, many users quickly debunked the theory, arguing it was clearly Melania in the photo. They pointed out that makeup, clothing, and lighting can significantly alter someone’s appearance.

Some called the conspiracy “weird” and urged people to focus on more meaningful topics. One even joked that people should analyze her earlobes for proof. In the end, many believe it’s time to drop the body double theory.