Viewers were perplexed by Donald Trump’s unsuccessful effort to kiss his wife, Melania, at his inauguration.
Celebrities, previous presidents, cabinet nominees, and others gathered in Washington today (20 January) to witness the inauguration of the United States president.
Of course, Trump’s wife and family were waiting for him as he entered the Capitol Rotunda.
He leaned in to kiss Melania on the cheek as he approached, but he didn’t quite make it. It’s possible that the couple was merely sharing a fashionable air kiss.
However, Melania’s hat appeared only to shield her from her husband’s lips.
Trump continued to shake the hand of departing President Joe Biden, but the bizarre kiss attempt completely distracted the audience.
“Was that a fake kiss?” someone asked on X, while others, already confused by the new first lady’s wide-rimmed black hat, wrote.
“Oh, this makes sense. Melania donned the cap to keep Trump’s lips from touching hers. “I get it.”
Another user just reposted the video and added, “Can’t this be too funny.”
Many agreed she is so mother’ since they believe the ‘hat was purposeful.’.
“That fashion setup got me booped,” one person joked.
Another user commented, “What a bizarre moment, and Trump’s face after….”
“It was an unforgettable moment when Trump attempted to kiss Melania on the cheek without hitting her hat,” said a third person.
Others have simply stated that Trump knows she doesn’t want her makeup smudged by kissing her, while others have dubbed the hat a ‘Trump shield’.
Some simply claimed he should have ‘kissed her hand’ instead, while others said Melania is dressed for a ‘funeral’ rather than Inauguration Day as she returns to the role of first lady.
Before they were confused by the air kiss, viewers were asking a significant question when Barack Obama entered the ballroom.
Many people observed that Michelle Obama was not there when her husband came for the inauguration.
After swiftly heading to X, several users inquired about her whereabouts, with one specifically asking, “Where is Michelle Obama?”
Another said, “Dear Obama, where is Michelle?” A third person wrote, “Where has Michelle Obama been?”
A fourth individual commented, “Michelle Obama has been absent for some time.”
The last statement comes after Barack Obama’s wife was also absent from the burial of former US President Jimmy Carter earlier this month. Although many have conjectured about her absence from political gatherings, no official explanation has yet surfaced.
An official announcement from his office confirms that former President Barack Obama will attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremony. Michelle Obama, the former first lady, will not attend the next inauguration.