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‘Agent Melania’ Goes Viral in Ukraine
Following Trump’s remarks, Ukrainians flooded social media with memes and tributes to “Agent Melania Trumpenko,” casting the Slovenian-born first lady as a covert ally for Kyiv. One viral meme shows Melania in a blazer with a Ukrainian trident, shaded dramatically with a wide-brimmed hat, suggesting she is a pro-Ukraine operative in the White House.
Another meme, shared by the magazine Business in Ukraine, shows Melania receiving a military cap adorned with the Ukrainian flag, a common way online to honor pro-Ukraine public figures.
A more whimsical post compares Melania to “Sisters Melania of the Bene Gesserit,” referencing the secretive, politically powerful sisterhood from the science fiction classic Dune.
The image shows her standing stoically behind Trump in the Oval Office, with the implication that her influence is strong and possibly strategic.
Melania’s Longstanding Support for Ukraine
Melania Trump has previously taken a firmer stance on Ukraine than her husband. After Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, she used her social media platform to encourage donations to the Red Cross, calling the war “heartbreaking and horrific.” Her Eastern European background—she was born and raised in Slovenia, formerly part of Yugoslavia—has long informed her interest in global affairs.
