'Fake Melania' conspiracy theory takes over the internet

AOL.com Editors

Another day, another fake Melania conspiracy theory.

The president and first lady's visit to tornado-stricken Alabama has reignited the rumors that the White House has been using a body double to pass as Melania. Photos of the first couple deboarding Air Force One and posing in Alabama have caused such a stir that #FakeMelania started trending on Twitter.

Many eagle-eyed observers noticed how different the first lady seemed in footage of the couple arriving on the tarmac, especially in the way she was walking. "Real Melania would never walk in front of him - always behind," said one Twitter user. "Melania would NEVER walk in front of Trump, and this version is much more comfortable and animated taking those stairs," said another.

Other photos of the Trumps visiting the disaster sites caused speculation, specifically with the hand holding, Melania's chin and the apparent height difference between the couple.

This isn't the first time Twitter has theorized that a doppelganger may be standing in for the first lady. Back in October 2017, critics zoomed in on Melania's face and determined it wasn't the first lady standing behind Trump at a press conference to discuss hurricane relief efforts. And in late August of this year, people theorized that it was Melania's security guard, or even Hope Hicks, who was taking her place at an Ohio event.

But Twitter is here for the swap, even comparing the theory to sly recasts on popular television shows such as "The Brady Bunch," "Game of Thrones" and "Friends."

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