Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after major news networks, including CNN, Fox News, and the Associated Press, projected him as the winner in the recent election. He celebrated the victory late Tuesday with his wife, Melania Trump, at his side. However, this campaign was notably different from 2016 and 2020, as Melania was mostly absent, staying in New York City rather than joining Trump on the trail.
Now, as Trump prepares to assume office again, questions swirl about Melania’s role and whether she will move back into the White House. Interestingly, a theory emerged online, claiming that Melania wasn’t truly with Trump at the polls—suggesting instead that a body double appeared in her place.
Tuesday night, with victory all but certain, Trump addressed his supporters in Florida. He promised to “fix our borders” and bring about a “golden age of America.” Surrounded by family, Trump praised Melania, applauding her best-selling memoir. “She works very hard to help people,” he noted.
This time around, Melania’s involvement in the campaign was limited. Earlier this year, she released her memoir, where she expressed support for women’s reproductive rights, contrasting with her husband’s position. Since Trump’s 2020 loss, Melania has mostly stayed out of public view, focusing on family, especially their son Barron, who recently started at NYU.
Sources close to Melania suggest she may not use the White House as her primary residence if she becomes First Lady again. While she would maintain a presence at the White House, it’s likely she would also spend significant time at her homes in New York and Mar-a-Lago.
On Election Day, Melania finally appeared with Trump at a voting site in Palm Beach, Florida. Her subdued appearance prompted some social media users to comment that she looked unenthusiastic. Body language expert Judi James suggested her demeanor was notably different from her previous First Lady style, describing her as appearing “subdued” and “down-played.”
Speculation also ran wild online, with some users theorizing that the woman seen with Trump was a body double. Ron Filipkowski of Medias Touch shared a clip suggesting Melania wore sunglasses inside all day, fueling the rumor. Observers claimed details like missing rings, different nail styles, and an overall younger appearance proved this wasn’t Melania.