The former president often creates viral moments, and this one was no different. Many people seemed to have missed this particular incident at first.
Melania’s Public Rejection of PDA
Social media users pointed out that Melania has repeatedly rejected Donald Trump’s public displays of affection. Some joked that she doesn’t actually appear in public with him, suggesting a body double is used.
Trump dismissed these rumors on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “There are conspiracy theories that it’s actually not her by my side in Alabama and other places. They are only getting more deranged with time!”
Trump’s Birthday and the $45 Million Military Parade
To celebrate his birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, Trump hosted a $45 million military parade. The White House claimed 250,000 people attended.
However, photos tell a different story. The crowd appeared sparse, prompting many to doubt the official attendance numbers.
Late Show Host Mocks the Parade
Stephen Colbert joked about the event on his show. He said, “No one came to Trump’s big, stupid birthday parade.” Referring to the crowd photos, he added, “They must be really good at hide-and-seek.”
The ‘Missed’ Moment: Melania Rejects Trump’s Affection Again
One moment went largely unnoticed online: Melania awkwardly rejecting Trump’s affectionate gesture once more.
Colbert highlighted this, saying, “Rejected! That is risky of her, not to respond to his pinky, because as commander-in-chief, he could have declared a thumb war.”
This wasn’t the first time Melania rebuffed Trump in public. A viral clip shows Trump’s hand reaching for Melania’s and being turned away. One user commented, “I’ll never forget when Donald Trump’s hand lunged at Melania’s hand.”
Public Reactions and Defenses
Comments on social media varied. One user wrote, “Wouldn’t be the first time,” while another said, “She just stood there and didn’t even try.”
Others defended Trump. One said, “That was a sweet moment of our president caressing the First Lady’s hand.”
