Melania and Donald Trump Break Silence on Shocking ‘Body Double’ Claims — What They Revealed Will Shock You

Melania Trump made an appearance alongside her husband at a military parade in Washington D.C. over the weekend… or did she really? The Slovenian-born former model remains an enigma wrapped in designer shades after two terms as First Lady of the United States. Beyond a revealing memoir and that fleeting ‘Be Best’ initiative, Melania’s never exactly been one for politics—people say she’s practically disinterested, even aloof. This apparent coolness toward the White House spotlight hasn’t escaped public notice, sparking a rather wild conspiracy theory: could Melania be sending a body double to events she’d rather skip? Strap in, because this tale of ‘Fake Melania’ has been blinking back into the limelight—and it’s as curious and amusing as ever. LEARN MORE.

Melania Trump appeared alongside her husband at a military parade in Washington D.C. over the weekend… or did she?

It’s far to say the Slovenian born model has been a bit of enigma during her first and second terms as First Lady of the United States.

Asides from a memoir where she revealed her pro-abortion stance and a short-lived ‘Be Best’ initiative, Melania has never shown any interest in the world of politics. In-fact, she’s reportedly even expressed a disinterest in the topic, with PEOPLE suggesting the 55-year-old doesn’t feel any ‘obligation’ to the political world.

Her alleged disdain for White House life hasn’t gone unnoticed by the public either, prompting a bizarre conspiracy theory that Melania uses a body double to fill in for her at certain events.

There has been heavy speculation about Donald and Melania’s relationship over the years (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Melania Trump body double theory, explained

The first lady having a wardrobe full of lookalikes to stand in for her on days she can’t be bothered to fly down to the White House or accompany her husband to certain engagements sounds pretty left field, but it’s one which has been doing the rounds on the internet for several years now.

Back in 2017, during the first Trump administration, theories began to circulate on the internet about a ‘Fake Melania’ appearing at events.

The theory gained traction following a viral tweet, which read: “Absolutely convinced Melania is being played by a Melania impersonator these days. Theory: she left him weeks ago.”

As for the real Melania, she’s anywhere from dead to divorced depending on who you ask.

Why is the theory back in the news?

‘Fake Melania’ was a theory which widely plagued President Trump’s first term in office, however it has since been reignited after her appearance at the U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade on Saturday (14 June).

The First Lady was all smiles when she first appeared at Saturday’s military event (Doug Mills – Pool/Getty Images)

Melania was seated next to her husband for the event and pictured in what appeared to be a jovial mood, smiling for the camera and holding her hand to her chest during the national anthem.

However the First Lady appeared to soon grow tired of the 90 minute parade, which images soon circulating online showing her looking like she was ‘asleep’ during the procession.

This change in behaviour didn’t go unnoticed by viewers at home, with the ‘Melania body double crowd’ soon coming crawling back out of the woodwork to share their theories.

“A Melania Trump body double is a conspiracy theory I 100% believe,” penned one person on X, while a second added: “Ummm I don’t think that’s really Melania Trump… she seems nice and warm and older and wider… is that a body double?!! And why is the screen blurring over her eyes like she’s looking for a filter…”

What has Donald Trump said about the theory?

The theory naturally made its way back to the Trump and his wife, prompting the 79-year-old to slam the rumours as ‘fake news’ during his first term.

Responding to coverage from Fox & Friend’s coverage at the time, Trump took to his X account and wrote: “The Fake News photoshopped pictures of Melania, then propelled conspiracy theories that it’s actually not her by my side in Alabama and other places.

“They are only getting more deranged with time!”

To be fair, most of us would probably fall asleep as well (X/@ProjectLincoln/Fox News)

What has Melania Trump’s team said about the theory?

A spokesperson for Melania also addressed the theory during her husband’s first presidency, telling CNN back in 2017: “Once again, we find ourselves consumed with a ridiculous non-story when we could be talking about the work the First Lady is doing on behalf of children.”

The event was a rare moment which the First Lady wasn’t hiding behind her trusty sunglasses (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Just keep counting down those days until 20 January 2029, Melania.