Donald Trump has claimed victory in the elections and prepares to take office once more as President of the United States. By Wednesday morning, major networks like CNN and Fox, alongside the Associated Press, announced his success, naming the businessman as the winner.
Trump’s path back to the White House sharply contrasted his 2016 journey. In 2016, Melania Trump was a prominent presence, accompanying him throughout the campaign. This time around, she was notably absent, leading to speculation. Trump explained her absence was due to her staying in New York for their son Barron, who has just commenced his college studies.
Melania’s Absence Raises Eyebrows
Donald Trump has previously stated that Melania’s life is primarily focused on their son and also involves significant contributions to the country. Over the years, she has actively participated in charitable activities and fundraising events.
Tuesday night saw numerous media outlets declare Donald Trump the 47th President of the United States, marking him as the second President to ever achieve two nonconsecutive terms. His return to the White House is expected in January. On Wednesday morning, he addressed supporters in Florida, thanking them for their steadfast backing.
During his speech, Trump commended Melania for her efforts and highlighted her recent memoir, referring to it as a leading bestseller. Trump’s commitment to addressing national issues comes with a pledge of “fighting for you every single day” and a promise of ushering in a “golden age of America.”
Melania’s Independent Views
In her memoir, Melania shares differing views from her husband regarding sensitive issues like abortion, where she supports a woman’s right to choose.
She writes passionately about the importance of allowing women the autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies without governmental interference. “A woman should have the power and freedom to make her own personal decisions, including the choice to end a pregnancy,” she notes.
Close acquaintances of the First Lady suggest she plans to spend her time traveling between Washington, New York, and Palm Beach.
According to sources, if Melania assumes the role of First Lady again, there will be expectations for her to live in the White House and fulfill relevant responsibilities. However, she reportedly isn’t eager to relocate to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue permanently.
“She will maintain a private residence in the White House, and split her time between New York and Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach,” the source revealed, noting it’s “unlikely” the White House will become her primary home.
Melania’s appearance on Election Day sparked public debate. Accompanying her husband as they voted at Palm Beach’s Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, some remarked she seemed more prepared for a somber occasion than a celebratory one.
Body language expert Judi James compared Melania’s current style with her past looks, observing that her outfit lacked the formal appeal she previously embraced as First Lady.
Judi remarked to Metro, “By Melania’s standards, this is quite a muted look as she walks alongside Trump, who appears low-key with slouched shoulders and a partially covered face by a baseball cap. Her smile may be to offset Trump’s rather serious demeanor as he gestures for her to lead the way.”
The expert pointed out, “Melania’s prior FLOTUS style consisted of distinguished, powerful outfits, becoming more tailored and high-status towards the end of Trump’s term. The casual shirt dress with side-swept hair is a departure from those days. While they might describe their mood as ‘confident,’ it isn’t reflected in their body language.”
Recently, videos and photos of Melania have fueled a conspiracy theory suggesting she employs a body double. This “fake Melania” notion gained traction when Medias Touch editor Ron Filipkowski posted a video of Melania, who had “been wearing sunglasses inside all day.”
An X user commented, “This is absolutely, categorically not Melania,” according to the Daily Mail. “This imposter has been wearing sunglasses indoors throughout the day.”
Another user asked, “How can a man with a fake wife be considered a viable presidential candidate?” while a third speculated, “The payment didn’t go through in time for the real Melania, so they had to use the stand-in.”
So, what do you make of these claims?
