Donald Trump is unable to hide his bald spots anymore, and it’s only bringing attention to the age gap he shares with his wife, Melania Trump. Although Donald and Melania are no strangers to criticism surrounding their relationship, chitchat concerning their age gap continues to get louder every day. In case you didn’t know, Donald is 79, while Melania is 55 (as of write time) which means they’re about 24 years apart — an undeniably scandalous gap that’s not uncommon among public figures. In fact, many celebrities are in relationships with uncomfortable age gaps, and Donald and Melania are no different.

Unfortunately, unlike some age-gap couples, who look much closer in age than their birth certificates suggest, the differences between Donald and Melania are quite obvious. While Donald definitely looks closer to his age than Melania looks to hers, it’s also clear that both take care of themselves very differently. 

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In addition to his thinning hair, which, to be fair, is out of his control, Donald boasts about his fast-food-heavy diet, which he washes down with Diet Coke. However, Melania, a former model, has stayed in tip-top shape over the years. And while body type isn’t a great signifier of a person’s health, it’s clear that Melania keeps working hard to keep herself up, while Donald does not. With that said, it seems like this age gap relationship works for the otherwise odd pairing.

The age gap between Donald Trump and Melania Trump may inspire criticism across the internet, but it doesn’t seem like Melania minds it at all. In her memoir, “Melania,” the first lady speaks fondly of their age gap when recounting their early courtship. “He was a bit older than me, but I, at the age of twenty-eight, felt an instant connection with him,” she writes of their early meetings (via Irish Star). Interestingly, it seems like Donald’s personality went a long way with Melania. “He projected a sense of authenticity,” she explains. “He had a zest for life that was infectious. He was successful and hardworking, but also so down to earth and real. I really liked that about him.”

In case you were wondering, Donald was 52 during their first meeting, which took place in an upscale nightclub. Even then, Melania seemed smitten with the president. As for how their first conversation went? “Hi, I’m Donald Trump,” the president said (via Melania’s X account). After concluding the small talk, the future spouses kicked up a conversation that unwittingly set them up for their lives as husband and wife. “His eyes filled with curiosity and interest, and, seizing the opportunity, he took the seat next to mine and started a conversation,” Melania recalls in her book. “He asked me about my time in New York, my Slovenian home, and my world travels. It was a moment of connection, a brief encounter that left a lasting impression. It was nice to make a new acquaintance.”

That being said, if Melania were ever to divorce Donald, we have a good idea of who she should move on with.