'On the rocks?' Trump and Melania photo leaves some wondering about their marriage

One of Donald Trump's holiday greetings sparked rumors that he and his wife Melania could be heading for a split.

The couple have never been especially affectionate in public, but the president-elect's Christmas post on Instagram recycled a photo of them from more than a half decade ago, and that prompted social media users to question the health of their relationship, reported The List.

"Trump recycled a picture of himself and Melania that, per the X page Melania Trump 45 Archived, was apparently taken back in December 2018," the website reported. "Using an old picture rather than taking a new one might have been a matter of convenience, given the president-elect's imaginably packed schedule, but some believe his failure to pause and take a new photo with his wife is a telling indicator that Donald and Melania might be on the rocks."

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Many social media users noticed the low-effort post and wondered why they hadn't posed together for a new Christmas photo.

"Trump tried to pass off an old 2018 White House photo of himself with Melania as a 'Merry Christmas! 2024' post today," noted the X account Patriot Takes, which says it is dedicated to "researching and monitoring" right-wing extremism "and other threats to democracy."

"Was the last time she was next to him and coincidentally the last time she smiled for a photo," said business owner Sean McDaniel, adding a gif showing Trump and Elon Musk laughing together. "He has a new love now."

"Did she even spend a minute with him on Christmas?" added the X account Diego Dog & Barbara. "She really can’t stand him."

"He has no idea where she is," said the X user called jltdawg.