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Melania Trump, known for her reserved presence on social media, recently set the internet abuzz with a seemingly random tweet about life in New York City. The tweet, which came amidst speculation about her son Barron’s college plans, led to a flurry of reactions and memes as netizens tried to decipher its meaning.
The former First Lady shared a stunning photo of New York City’s skyline, accompanied by a heartfelt caption: “New York City captivated my heart the moment I arrived, 28 years ago today. This electrifying town isn’t just my home; it’s a colorful canvas where dreams come alive. New York’s iconic skyline and vibrant culture inspire me every day.” The post quickly went viral, garnering 2.9 million views and a wave of humorous responses.
Given Melania’s infrequent use of Twitter, many users were quick to question whether she had actually written the tweet herself. One user, @smc429, remarked, “Oh, there’s about [a] 000.0% chance that you wrote this.” Others, like @NWeihsmann, echoed this sentiment, with comments like, “My first thought.” The skepticism continued with @or00319197 jokingly suggesting, “Report it as spam,” while @josealm0stwas1 chimed in, “Yep, she didn’t write that.”
As the tweet circulated, some began speculating about its deeper implications. With Barron set to attend college in New York City, several users suggested that Melania might be planning to leave her husband, Donald Trump, behind in Florida. User @ChidiNwatu wrote, “I guess someone has finally left her ‘husband’ in Mar-a-Lago and returned to New York City.” Another user, @pesach_lattin, posed a question to Melania: “So NYC isn’t burning down like your husband claims and you don’t live with him?” Meanwhile, @BlaineDetails teased, “So you moved out of Mar-a-Lago is what you’re saying?”
While the tweet prompted a mix of jokes and speculation, some of Melania’s supporters came to her defense. User @EW14879353 pointed out, “The Trumps don’t live at Mar-a-Lago in the summer. They spend their summer time at Bedminster, NJ, and [at] Trump Tower in NYC. It seems ‘someone’ doesn’t know anything much about ‘anything.’” Another supporter, @VanMrsjayne, dismissed the criticism, saying, “He is on the campaign trail and she’s entitled to go where she wants. Don’t read anything into it.”
Even young conservatives joined the conversation, with 17-year-old Bo Loudon, who claims to be Barron’s best friend, tweeting, “Melania Trump is a LEGAL immigrant who speaks 5 LANGUAGES and is an AMAZING MOTHER! God bless you, Melania, and thank you for everything you’ve sacrificed for our country!”
Melania, who has remained relatively low-key since her husband’s 2024 campaign began, is also gearing up for the release of her memoir, Melania, set to launch on October 1, 2024. In a recent post, she shared her excitement about the book, writing, “May your experience reading my book be as enjoyable as the writing process was for me.”
Amid all the speculation, Donald Trump recently confirmed that Barron would be attending college in New York, though he kept the name of the institution under wraps. This news has fueled further rumors that Melania might be planning to stay close to her son as he begins this new chapter, continuing their famously close relationship.
