On election day, Melania Trump was observed wearing oversized sunglasses indoors, a choice that sparked immediate online speculation. Some users on social media suggested that the woman accompanying Donald Trump was not Melania, reigniting the persistent “body double” conspiracy theory. The hashtag #FakeMelania began to trend as individuals highlighted perceived differences in her facial features and expressions.

Many speculated that cosmetic surgery could account for these changes. While plastic surgeons dismissed the body double theory, they offered insights into possible procedures. Dr. Dennis Schimpf proposed that she might have received dermal fillers to enhance her appearance, whereas Dr. Gary Motykie mentioned the possibility of a nose job and regular treatments such as Botox.