Melania Trump sparked controversy by breaking protocol and signing the “Take It Down Act” alongside President Trump, despite not being an elected official. The new law criminalizes non-consensual sharing of intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, and requires platforms to remove such content within 48 hours. While the First Lady called it a “national victory” for protecting children online, critics questioned the legitimacy of her symbolic signature, with some suggesting hypocrisy given Republican reactions to similar actions by Democratic figures.

Meanwhile, a bronze statue of Melania in Slovenia was stolen for the second time, with the artist linking the theft to political tensions surrounding Trump’s re-election. The disappearance fueled speculation about the First Lady’s low public profile, with reports claiming she has spent fewer than 14 days in the White House since January. Journalist Michael Wolff suggested the Trumps may be effectively separated, though officials deny this, insisting Melania is more present than publicly seen.