Melania Trump’s latest public appearance with husband Donald Trump has sparked a fresh wave of speculation and controversy, with some internet users once again questioning her authenticity.

On November 5, the 54-year-old former first lady went to West Palm Beach, Florida, to vote with the Republican presidential candidate. Although the pair’s visit to the Mandel Recreation Centre seemed ordinary, many were drawn to Melania’s choice to wear her sunglasses indoors, which swiftly sparked the famed “imposter Melania” conspiracy theories.

Wearing a black dress and dark sunglasses, Melania is seen standing calmly next to Donald Trump as they greet fans in the now-million-view viral video. On social media, the video was extensively shared; one post on X (previously Twitter) received over 34 million views. The caption read, “Melania has spent the entire day wearing her sunglasses indoors.”

While Donald Trump donned his signature red MAGA hat, Melania’s outfit diverged from the usual patriotic colors, opting instead for a simple black dress paired with her shades. This, in turn, seemed to fuel the resurgence of the long-running rumors that the First Lady used a body double during public appearances — rumors that first gained traction during Donald Trump’s presidency.

The speculation was swift and unrelenting. “That’s a body double, not Melania,” one social media user commented, noting that the woman in the video didn’t smile the way Melania typically does. Another echoed the sentiment, simply stating, “That’s fake Melania.” Dozens of others joined the chorus, commenting “that’s not Melania” beneath the footage.

As the conspiracy theories spread, some users took to posting their own theories and even what they claimed was photographic proof of the supposed body double. “The Melania double looks awfully nervous,” one commenter observed, while another added, “I swear I’m not into the whole body double conspiracy thing, but like… that obviously isn’t Melania.”

However, the theories may have been premature. Other videos from the same day show Melania eventually removing her sunglasses while interacting with supporters, leaving some to question the authenticity of the claims.

Former model Melania Trump, who was born in Slovenia, wed Donald Trump in 2005. The two of them have a son named Barron Trump. Although earlier conspiracy theories have been resurrected by this most recent occurrence, it is unknown if the rumors will have a long-term effect on her reputation. For the time being, it appears that the sunglasses’ enigma will keep igniting online discussion.