'Hope Hicks 2.0': Internet abuzz as 28-year-old Margo Martin appears with Donald Trump in Monday's hush money criminal trial

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: On the first day of his hush money-related criminal trial, former President Donald Trump was accompanied by Margo Martin, his deputy communications chief.

The 28-year-old bears a striking resemblance to the ex-POTUS's wife, Melania Trump, and exuded confidence as she entered the New York courtroom alongside Trump.

She wore a sleek black pantsuit and styled her long gradient tresses in beach-like waves around her face.

Inside the courtroom, Margo maintained a serious expression as she closely observed the proceedings. Over 50 out of the 96 potential jurors were dismissed after admitting their inability to remain impartial in the widely publicized case concerning the 2024 presumptive Republican nominee.

It is worth noting that this case marks the first time a former United States President has faced a criminal trial.

Margo has already gained tens of thousands of followers online for posting about the many extravagant perks of working with a prominent political figure such as the 77-year-old MAGA strongman, while also drawing the spotlight in the courtroom since her presence has been a significant topic of discussion within the social media sphere.

How did Margo Martin come to the fore?

Last year, Margo Martin garnered widespread attention after a Fox News correspondent mistook her for former First Lady Melania Trump. This incident occurred when Margo was entering the United States Courthouse in Miami for Trump's indictment in a separate case, per DailyMail.

Following this, there was much speculation about her identity as Melania's doppelganger.

Her courtroom appearance on Monday, where the ex-commander-in-chief was accused of falling asleep before reprimanding a judge for cautioning that he may have to skip his son Barron's high school graduation, is likely to further enhance her status as one of the most glamorous faces in US politics.

Margo, originally from Oklahoma, previously served as the Deputy Director of Communications for Donald Trump's Save America PAC.

This political action committee was primarily used to send emails to ever-ardent supporters and organize campaign rallies across the country.

During Trump's presidency, she served as his press assistant and was the communications aide responsible for issuing the final press lid for the Trump administration.

Margo was among the select few staffers who remained loyal to the former POTUS beyond his White House tenure and has subsequently emerged as a pivotal member of his presidential campaign team.

She now serves as his Deputy Director of Communications and is often seen accompanying him at various events, including parties at Mar-a-Lago.

Margo has amassed over 29,000 followers on Instagram, where she flaunts her luxurious lifestyle. Her posts depict her dining at top restaurants, partying in celebrity hotspots, jetting off on glamorous vacations, traveling on the former President's private plane, and enjoying beach days in Palm Beach, Florida, where she now seems to be based.

Her recent travels around the world have included trips to Scotland, Ireland, and India. She has also received invitations to numerous A-list events and has formed friendships with several celebrities, such as former reality star Savannah Chrisley, MLB WAG Brooke Nix, Tiffany Trump, and actress Caroline Sunshine.

Margo is a die-hard sports fan, and her other interests include horseback riding and golf, which she shares with Trump.

Markie, her sister, is a broadcast journalist who serves as a morning anchor for NewsNation.

Trump and Margo arrived together at a Manhattan court on Monday for jury selection. The former president has been accused of hiding payments to porn star Stormy Daniels to conceal an alleged affair before the 2016 presidential election.

A jury of 12 New York residents will decide his fate, and the selection process may take up to two weeks.

Social media buzzes as Margo Martin joins Trump at Monday's trial

People on X shared their opinions and reactions after the 28-year-old former Trump White House staffer arrived together with the former President at the New York courtroom on Monday.

One X user remarked, "Win or lose, the Donald is having a wild ride."

Another user asked, "As long as she’s pretty he will be fine! Who cares if she is smart! And wtf is his comms director doing at a criminal case?" [sic]

Another user wrote, "It's 'On Brand' for him though. He does some spectacularly stupid shit and does so consistently."

One user claimed, "Hope Hicks 2.0."

Another X user quipped, "Just be patient and see what happens, don't hump the gun on this."

One user tweeted, "Are you questioning the…stable genius?"

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