Now we don’t know what to think…
First Lady Melania Trump frequently makes viral news. In fact her trademark straight (and seemingly sad) face has turned her into a walking meme.
While the 47-year-old made news over the weekend after photos of her sitting next to Obama at Barbara Bush’s funeral went viral, the buzz around the First Lady this week centred around her fashion choices.
During French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron’s trip to Washington for their first official state visit, Melania donned a ginormous Michael Kors hat – and to say that it has gone viral is an understatement.

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Was it just a white Michael Kors hat to go with her matching suit by the same designer? Not according to the internet.
Instead, Twitter took it as a message from Melania – with users dividing on whether it was a call for help or a nod to Beyoncé, with some even suggesting she had taken style tips from Jude Law’s character in The Young Pope.
These are the Twitter theories behind Melania’s recent hat choice…
A nod to Beyoncé:
getting some serious Beyoncé Formation vibes from Melania's hat this morning pic.twitter.com/9yp9X8isAt
— Niccole (@niccoleinDC) April 24, 2018
A signal a la V for Vendetta:
Is Melania's hat signaling something…? pic.twitter.com/ulFx5ZAwnB
— Matt Wuerker (@wuerker) April 24, 2018
A recreation of Olivia Pope’s gladiator hat look:
Melania stole Olivia Pope’s white hat. She is trying to communicate with us, everyone! #SheIsHandlingIt #Melania pic.twitter.com/QjGzQtZxmP
— Rose Sgueglia (@RoseSgueglia) April 24, 2018
Melania rocking Olivia Pope’s Gladiator Hat ?? Say What! #MelaniaHat #Scandal #Gladiators #SecretMessage #Shade pic.twitter.com/ec5VyXrNe1
— The Real Lil (@TheRealLil72) April 24, 2018
I see someone is trying to channel their inner Olivia Pope. #nah pic.twitter.com/25gPdWIjFU
— Blair LM Kelley (@profblmkelley) April 24, 2018
Style tips from The Young Pope:
Melania with the Young Pope hat pic.twitter.com/PqwI4bqO9A
— Josh Billinson (@jbillinson) April 24, 2018
Cartoon spy vibes:
Is #MelaniaHat a spy? pic.twitter.com/dNX5vFgchx
— Frank (@FHughesAuthor) April 25, 2018
So there we have it – Melania could be channelling Bey, Olivia Pope, the Young Pope or a cartoon spy.
Melania and Donald have yet to comment on the viral hat situ, but knowing Trump’s Twitter history, we wouldn’t be surprised if we hear something soon.