Melania Trump’s Letter to Putin Sparks Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theorists erupted after spotting what appeared to be Melania Trump’s signature on a letter sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the note, she urged him to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Summit Fails to Produce Ceasefire
Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Putin, 72, at a summit in Alaska. Putin described the meeting as held in a “constructive atmosphere of mutual respect.” However, the summit ended without a ceasefire agreement. Trump later said, “No deal until there’s a deal,” adding that they had reached agreement on “many, many points.”
Melania Sends Her Regards
Although Melania Trump did not attend the summit, she sent a signed letter to Putin. In it, she appealed to him to consider children when deciding on the war. She wrote:
“Every child shares the same quiet dreams in their heart… they dream of love, possibility, and safety from danger.”
The First Lady continued, urging Putin to protect children’s innocence, which she said would allow him to “single-handedly restore their melodic laughter” and “serve humanity,” as well as Russia.
Signature Sparks Debate
The letter has sparked debate online over whether Melania truly signed it. Some users noticed similarities between her signature and her husband’s. One wrote:
“Why does her signature look like a rendition of Trump’s? They are two different people. That’s so weird.”
Another commented:
“Did he write a love letter to Putin and sign her name?”
Some even joked that Melania might have “borrowed” Trump’s Sharpie, referencing the President’s habit of signing documents with a thick black marker.
Expert Weighs In
Handwriting specialist Bart Baggett analyzed the situation. He noted that Melania’s signature has evolved over the last decade to align with the Trump “brand,” featuring angular letters and long downstrokes. Baggett described the style as having a “Trumpian aggressiveness,” calling the triangles in her writing distinctive.
However, he stressed that there was nothing “nefarious” about her signature or the letter itself. “Those conspiracy theories, I think, are just grasping at straws,” he said.
When asked about the Sharpie theory, Baggett admitted it was possible. “A Sharpie probably was used,” he explained. “It fits the brand. People who write heavily often use Sharpies—they’re more passionate.”