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Melania Trump has been at the centre of body double rumours for several years now, and the 'Fake Melania' conspiracy theory has resurfaced again following a new video of the First Lady descending from Air Force One alongside President Donald Trump. Social media users were quick to weigh in, with many claiming that something about Melania looked noticeably different.

'Something is off. First Lady Melania Trump steps off Air Force One, and people immediately notice something unusual. What do you see?' the video caption reads.

What Looks off With Melania Trump?

Social media users immediately began speculating about what seemed different. Some questioned why she was wearing sunglasses, given that the video appeared to have been filmed at night. Others noted that Trump did not assist his wife on the stairs, though some viewers suggested this was because he needed to hold the railing himself.

One person offered a practical explanation for the sunglasses. 'Well... having been in broadcasting... when you are in front of lights... flashing or constant... your eyes tire fast... I wear sunglasses while inside watching TV... doing computer work... when I go places that's windy or has a fan on... cause my eyes dry out...' they said.

Another viewer focused on Trump himself, writing: 'He holds the door first, and when he leaves the door, he becomes uneasy... when he holds the railing, he feels relieved and cannot walk without holding the railing.' Others in the comments pushed back, saying the footage was simply being overanalysed.

Pregnancy Rumours

At one point in the comments, the video also sparked pregnancy speculation after some viewers noticed Melania placing a hand over her stomach while descending the stairs. Some suggested it was an instinctive protective gesture. Others were more sceptical, pointing out that Melania is 55 years old and that the gesture was more likely a matter of balance on a steep staircase.

The Body Double Theory

The most persistent claim in the comments was that the woman beside Trump was not Melania at all, but a body double. Several users pointed to differences in how she appeared to hold her mouth as evidence. 'Don't normally see Melania with her mouth open like that. She looks much younger,' one person said.

'It's not her. It's her body double,' another claimed.

'Is that really Melania or a woman posing as her?' a third person asked.

It is worth noting that none of these observations has been substantiated, and the body double theory has been a recurring online trope attached to the First Lady since Trump's first term.

What Does Grok Have to Say?

With speculation mounting, several users turned to Grok, the AI chatbot on X, for a read on the video. The response was measured. 'Everyone noticing: online chatter about "body double," "different lips," or "bump." Looks like regular Melania — poised, private, no anomalies. Just a typical late arrival,' Grok said.

Whether that settles the debate is another question. If past rounds of the 'Fake Melania' theory are anything to go by, it probably will not.