‘A Token Wife’: Rumors Melania Trump Is Being ‘Paid’ to Fake Happy Marriage Heat Up As She Seemingly Keeps Distance from Husband Donald Trump

Since the holiday season began, the Trumps have been hosting party after party, flying high after the president-elect defeated Vice President Kamala Harris by 1.5% of the national vote. Their celebrations kicked off with a Christmas Eve party at the Mar-a-Lago estate’s exclusive club in Florida, according to Page Six. While Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump garnered praise for their polished appearances, the $350-per-person price tag to attend the luxurious event sparked its own wave of criticism. The scrutiny didn’t end there. Days later, at a Dec. 28 pre-New Year’s bash at the property, the internet turned its attention to a video of the former president and first lady. Donald Trump, dressed in a blue suit and red-and-white tie, can be seen dancing to the Beach Boys’ “California Girls.” People on social media are questioning how close Donald J. Trump and Melania Trump are in their marriage. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) Meanwhile, Melania enters the frame, standing at a noticeable distance from her husband. She does not join in the dancing or interact with him but instead waves and smiles at the attendees, her composure adding fuel to long-standing rumors about their seemingly strained relationship. Many of...