“She Doesn’t Want to Be Near Him”: Donald Trump Accused of Paying Melania to “Fake Being Happy” After Old Holiday Photo Causes Backlash
Many people online are speculating about the state of Donald and Melania Trump’s marriage, with some suggesting that their relationship might be more of a business arrangement than a traditional marriage.
This speculation has grown because Melania is rarely seen publicly with Trump, leading many to question the nature of their bond.
On Christmas, Donald Trump posted a picture on Instagram that fueled these rumors further. The image showed him wearing a black tuxedo while Melania donned a sparkling white dress.
However, social media users were quick to point out that the photo wasn’t recent. One person commented, “That’s a 7-year-old photo. What’s going on?” Reports from The List confirmed that the picture had originally been shared in 2018 when Trump was still president. Another person jokingly remarked, “How much is he paying her to pretend she’s happy?”
Donald and Melania Trump got married in 2005 after meeting in 1998 during Trump’s separation from his second wife, Marla Maples. In 2006, they welcomed their son, Barron. Trump, who is now 78 years old, also has four adult children from his previous marriages: Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, and Tiffany.
Rumors about the state of their marriage have been circulating for years, gaining momentum during Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Unlike his first presidential run, Melania was seldom seen at campaign events.
In October, during a rally in New York, observers noted that Melania appeared to avoid kissing Trump, which further added to the speculation. Some even went as far as suggesting that Trump might be using a look-alike to avoid questions about her absence.
In 2023, Trump dismissed these rumors, stating that Melania is “a private person” who loves the country and will make public appearances “at the appropriate time.” Despite this, the Christmas post, featuring a reused photo, reignited the conversation.
One Twitter user wrote, “Where is Melania? She doesn’t want to be around him.” Another tweet labeled their relationship as “fraud and deceit” while criticizing the use of an old photo.
While Melania remains mostly out of the public eye, she did attend the family’s Christmas Eve dinner at Mar-a-Lago. She was seated next to her son, Barron, while Donald Trump Jr.’s new girlfriend, Bettina Anderson, also joined the family gathering.
As Trump prepares to officially return to office on January 20, reports suggest that Melania may live in the White House but maintain a separate bedroom from her husband. This detail has only added to the speculation surrounding their marriage and how their dynamic might evolve in the future.
For now, Melania’s absence from Trump’s public and political life continues to raise questions, leaving many wondering about the true nature of their relationship.
