Melania Trump missing from photo of Donald’s “whole” family

There’s a hell of a lot to unpack in the aftermath of this week’s US election. Seriously, even if we had a solid month dedicated to wading through all that has been said, speculated and rumored over the past few days, we’d still come up short in terms of giving a fully comprehensive run-down.

It’s perhaps unsurprising given that Donald Trump has proven to be the most divisive presidential candidate in history over his three election campaigns. Love him or hate him, you do have an opinion, and it’s testament to his charisma and cult-like drawing power that every facet of his life, every minute decision he makes, is poured over and analyzed and deconstructed to better understand just what the heck is going on.

And that, apparently, extends to his nearest and dearest as well. Earlier this week the internet erupted with articles on the seldom-seen Barron Trump, while no end of right-wing lick-spittles have clamored to be closer to Donald in the simple hopes that some of his shine will rub off on them.

Then there’s Melania Trump. The former model was a redoubtable presence during her husband’s first two campaigns, just as she played a significant role during his first term in the White House.

Yet something has definitely changed. Perhaps it was the chaos let loose by her husband’s deranged ravings in light of losing the 2020 election? Or the egregious attack on democracy that culminated in the ugliness that unfolded on Capitol Hill? Or perhaps it was the hush-money scandal relating to Melania’s righteous, god-abiding husband’s sordid affair with ex-porn star Stormy Daniels?