Melania Trump, wife of former President Donald Trump, has raised eyebrows by featuring close-ups of her eyes on her social media platforms. The former First Lady's intriguing choice of visual representation is captivating her 2.2 million Twitter followers and her 1.39 million followers on Truth Social.
A hand-drawn rendering of her eyes graces her profile picture on Truth Social, while an intense close-up photo of her eyes adorns the header of her Twitter account. The timing and motivation behind these updates remain undisclosed by Trump's team, creating an air of mystery and leaving some viewers feeling under scrutiny as they navigate her profiles.
These eye-focused visuals could be a subtle allusion to Trump's NFT (non-fungible token) project, aptly named "Melania's Vision." Launched in December 2021, "Melania's Vision" offers a digital watercolor depiction of her signature "cobalt blue eyes," painted by Marc-Antoine Coulon.
"The limited-edition piece of digital artwork... provides the collector with an amulet to inspire," the release stated. Each NFT, priced at 1 SOL, comes accompanied by a personal message from Mrs. Trump. She expressed her excitement about the project on Twitter, stating that it "combines my passion for art and commitment to helping our Nation's children fulfill their own unique American Dream."
The former First Lady's audio message offers a glimpse into her aspirations: "My vision is: look forward with inspiration, strength, and courage." The initiative channeled a portion of the sales towards aiding children in foster care through her Be Best campaign, which was initiated during her tenure as First Lady.
In the months following the launch of "Melania's Vision," she has unveiled multiple NFT collections. The latest in line is the 1776 Collection, comprising six unique digital assets and a music track with a patriotic theme. Commenting on the series, Trump said, "The 1776 Collection of artwork draws inspiration from several iconic landmarks of our nation, which I had the privilege of visiting during the time I served as first lady."
A prior collection named "Head of State Collection" featured exclusive items memorializing the 2018 White House visit of French President Emmanuel Macron. The use of her eyes in her social media profiles is therefore not just intriguing but seems a strategic connection to her digital art initiatives.