On election day, Melania Trump was seen wearing large sunglasses indoors—an unusual choice that quickly fueled online speculation. Some social media users claimed the woman next to Donald Trump wasn’t actually Melania, reviving the long-standing “body double” conspiracy theory. The hashtag #FakeMelania began trending as people pointed to differences in her facial features and expression,
Many speculated that cosmetic surgery might explain the change. Plastic surgeons were quick to dismiss the body double theory but weighed in on possible procedures. Dr. Dennis Schimpf suggested she may have had dermal fillers to enhance her features, while Dr. Gary Motykie pointed to a potential nose job and routine treatments like Botox.