Although Melania Trump has been keeping a low profile lately, a photo from the past has once again brought her into public view—this time for an unexpected reason.
A 2018 image of the former First Lady standing alongside French First Lady Brigitte Macron has resurfaced online, and social media users can’t stop talking about it—more specifically, about Melania’s backside.
A Viral Photo Sparks Online Debate
The now-viral image, taken during the Macrons’ official state visit to Washington, shows both first ladies dressed in all-white as they posed for photos at the White House. Their serious expressions and matching outfits drew some attention—but the chatter quickly turned to Melania’s figure.
“Wait … she been hiding that,” one user quipped under the photo.
In true internet fashion, some users began speculating whether Melania had undergone cosmetic enhancements.
“One is a ‘Golddigger’ who paid for b*tt implants. The other is a classy French woman whose husband is Prime Minister,” one user wrote.
Others followed suit with similar remarks:
“Looks like an injected a**.”
“All surgery—nothing real.”
“One has a peach, the other has pancakes,” someone else added.
But not everyone was buying into the comparisons.
“Different women have different bodies. Pretty shocking, right?” one person countered.
Melania Has Denied Cosmetic Enhancements
Melania addressed plastic surgery rumors in a 2016 GQ interview, denying that she had ever gone under the knife.
“I didn’t make any changes,” she said. “A lot of people say I use procedures on my face. I didn’t do anything. I live a healthy life, I take care of my skin and body.”
She also criticized Botox and similar treatments: “I’m against Botox, I’m against injections; I think it damages your face and nerves. It’s all me. I will age gracefully, as my mom does.”
Following the 2018 visit, Brigitte Macron spoke warmly of Melania in an interview with Le Monde.
“She’s actually really fun. We have the same sense of humour. We laugh a lot together,” she said.
However, Brigitte noted the restrictions Melania faces as First Lady of the United States.
“She can’t even open a window at the White House. She can’t go outside. She’s much more constrained than I am. I go out every day in Paris,” she added.
Brigitte also reflected on Melania’s public demeanor.
“She has a strong personality but works hard to hide it. She laughs easily, but shows it less than I do,” she said. “She’s kind, charming, intelligent, and very open.”
Life Out of the Spotlight
While Melania was regularly seen by Donald Trump’s side during his first term from 2017 to 2021, she has kept a low profile since his return to the White House this year.
According to a source who spoke to People in February, Melania is focused on her own interests and “couldn’t care less how she looks politically.”
“Just because she’s quiet in a crowd doesn’t mean she’s disinterested,” the insider explained. “Her mind is on her own life and what matters to her.”
The source added that she and Trump have found a rhythm in their marriage:
“Donald does his thing, and she does hers. She speaks honestly when they talk, and he listens. Does he always do what she suggests? Not always, but sometimes he does.”
Online Users Push Back
Amid all the body commentary, some social media users voiced frustration with the obsession over women’s appearances.
“Can’t y’all ever just let women exist in peace?” one person asked.