Melania Trump sparks body double conspiracy at inauguration
|The inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump earlier this week attracted millions of viewers from across the globe, all eager to witness the new president take office with his wife, Melania Trump, by his side. With government officials, celebrities, and political figures gathered in Washington, D.C., the event was closely watched both in person and on screens worldwide.

However, some viewers took to social media to share an unexpected theory they felt needed to be addressed. Keep reading for more on this story.
Melania Trump’s attire during the inauguration sparked widespread conversation. While many saw it as a bold fashion statement, others speculated that there were ulterior motives behind her choice of outfit.
On the big day, Melania wore a dark-colored wide-brimmed hat, paired with a matching coat and black leather gloves. While some found her look stylish, others quickly took to social media to offer their opinions, with a few even comparing her appearance to the character “Hamburglar” from McDonald’s.
However, some took the opportunity to advance a conspiracy theory: that Melania Trump has been replaced by a body double. According to these theorists, Melania left Donald Trump years ago, and a stand-in now attends events on his behalf. Other proponents of the theory speculate that the body double is used due to concerns over an alleged assassination attempt on Trump, though there is no evidence to support these claims.
One person wrote, “That Bolero hat Melania is wearing won’t do much to dispel the rumors that she has a body double #TrumpInauguration2025.” Another commented on the low brim of her hat, saying, “Interesting outfit today. That hat is so low on her brow, you cannot see her face clearly. I honestly feel like that’s a body double and not the real Melania.” Some went further, claiming that the hat was a deliberate attempt to obscure her identity to avoid media scrutiny.
Others were equally suspicious, noting that the weather in D.C. didn’t seem to warrant a hat. One post pointed out, “The Melania body double is the only person wearing a hat in D.C. today.”
However, not everyone agreed with the conspiracy. Many questioned why Melania would miss such an important occasion if she were truly absent. One user dismissed the theory, writing, “Bologna! There’s no Melania body double! Why would she miss all the fun??” Another countered the claims, stating, “Are you seeing the BS that is going around saying that hat and outfit was hiding a body double for Melania? Insanity. The ears tell the story.”
It seems the debate about whether Melania Trump has a body double will continue, with opinions divided. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments and pass this along to see how others weigh in!