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.

Others attributed her altered look to stress from the campaign trail, noting that high-pressure public life can affect someone’s appearance over time. Still, the debate didn’t stop there.Some defended Melania’s choices, saying she has the right to change her appearance if she wishes.

Others criticized her for denying cosmetic work, with one user sarcastically commenting, “Of course she has, with her money and the pressure to look 25 at 75.”Whether it’s cosmetic treatments, stress, or just a change in style, Melania Trump’s evolving appearance continues to spark conversation—and conspiracy theories.