Melania Trump has taken a step back from the public eye in recent years — but once again, the spotlight found its way to her.
A photo of the First Lady from 2018 — taken during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Washington — has recently gone viral, and not for any political reason.
Instead, the internet is buzzing over one specific detail: Melania’s backside.
“I didn’t make any changes…”
Over the years, Melania Trump has faced her fair share of harsh rumors — and at times, even some justified criticism. Much of the attention has often centered around her appearance and fashion choices, a fascination that doesn’t seem to fade, judging by how frequently it’s written about.
One topic that continues to spark curiosity is whether Melania has ever undergone plastic surgery to maintain her youthful looks.
The former supermodel, who recently turned 55, addressed the speculations in a 2016 interview with GQ, and firmly stated: “I didn’t make any changes… I live a healthy life, I take care of my skin and my body.”
Melania also made it clear she isn’t a fan of cosmetic enhancements, saying:
“I’m against Botox, I’m against injections; I think it’s damaging your face, damaging your nerves. It’s all me. I will age gracefully, as my mom does.”
But a photo from seven years ago has reignited the rumors.
The image captured Melania Trump alongside French First Lady Brigitte Macron, both wearing stylish all-white ensembles. This picture was taken at the White House in 2018. At the time, Brigitte and her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, were visiting Washington for a three-day official trip during Donald Trump’s first term as president.
The two first ladies stood side by side in their matching white outfits, sharing little more than faint smiles.
But instead of praising their diplomatic style, online commenters went straight for Melania’s curves.
“Wait… she been hiding that,” one person wrote.
Quickly spiraled
Another user didn’t hold back: “One is a ‘Golddigger’ who paid for b*tt implants. The other is a classy French woman whose husband is Prime Minister.”
The online chatter quickly spiraled, with users accusing Melania of cosmetic enhancements.
“I think this means you develop an a** when you’re married to one,” one person joked.
“A fake a** on Melania. All surgery,” claimed another.
“One has a peach and one has pancakes,” someone else quipped.
But not everyone was on board with the sudden obsession.
“Different women have different bodies. Pretty shocking, right?” one user replied, slamming the judgmental tone.
“She can’t even open a window…”
Back when the original photo was taken, Brigitte Macron gave an interview to French outlet Le Monde where she shed light on Melania’s mysterious public persona.
“She can’t even open a window at the White House. She can’t go outside,” Brigitte said. “She’s much more constrained than I am. I go out every day in Paris.”
Still, Brigitte described Melania as “really fun,” saying, “We have the same sense of humour. We laugh a lot together.” Despite Melania’s cold public appearance, Brigitte insisted it’s more about caution than aloofness:
“Everything is interpreted, over-interpreted,” she explained.
“She’s someone who has a strong personality, but works hard to hide it. She laughs very easily, at everything, but shows it less than I do. She’s kind, charming, intelligent, and very open.”
While Donald Trump returned to the White House this year for a second term, Melania has kept a low profile. But according to a People source, she’s not trying to make headlines — she’s simply living her life.
“Melania couldn’t care less how she looks politically,” the insider said.
“Just because she is quiet in a crowd doesn’t mean she is aloof, not listening, or necessarily disinterested. Her mind is filled with what she does every day, her own life, and what interests her.”
The source added that the Trumps have fallen into their own rhythm.
“Donald does his thing, and she does hers… She tells it like it is when they talk and he listens. Does he do what she says? Not necessarily, but it has happened.”
Still, even in silence, Melania seems to dominate the headlines.
“Can’t y’all ever just let women exist in peace?” one commenter wrote — perhaps summing up the whole saga best.
