Watch Donald Trump try and fail to kiss Melania Trump at State Arrival Ceremony
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, to the White House this week ahead of the formal state dinner planned for this evening.
Yesterday, the political families planted a tree together on the White House lawn, and today they stood together for the state arrival ceremony, with both President Trump and President Macron giving speeches.
The first lady, however, stole the show with her stunning outfit for the event. She wore an all-white Michael Kors suit with a matching wide-brimmed hat. The outfit was a big hit on social media.
MELANIA TRUMP COULD NOT LOOK MORE BEAUTIFUL TODAY!
— Marena (@marena_k57) April 24, 2018
@FLOTUS looked absolutely stunning in her white outfit during the welcoming ceremony at The White House for the President of France. #Melania #MelaniaTrump #FirstLady #couture #fashionista #TheWhiteHouse #TuesdayTremors #TheWhiteHouse #dotgov #France #StateVisit #1600Penn #Dobbs
— Senator Bulworth (@senatorbulworth) April 24, 2018
@realDonaldTrump LOVE the @FLOTUS white outfit!
— Elizabeth Finnegan (@Elizabe04422361) April 24, 2018
But the hat became the center of attention for another reason: President Trump couldn’t maneuver his way around the brim to kiss his wife’s cheeks. As seen in the video below, he tries, hesitates, then settles for a fake kiss on either cheek.
Trump didn't kiss Melania but didn't have any issue kissing the French First Lady Brigitte Macron. pic.twitter.com/7mIdo7SNg6
— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) April 24, 2018
Funny enough, President Macron managed to make his way around the hat just fine, making contact with the first lady’s cheeks.
But don't blame the hat.
It looks like Melania was much more warm to Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte. pic.twitter.com/kw07RLqoyv
— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) April 24, 2018
Twitter blew up with responses wondering if Melania had purposefully worn the hat to avoid her husband, given their lack of public affection in the past.
The hat is her line of defense to keep him from getting too close to her face.
— PSU Blaze (@PSU_Blaze) April 24, 2018
Classic. Everyone knows exactly why Melania is wearing that wide-brimmed hat.
— Dan Schroeder (@fsa1996) April 24, 2018
LOL it's like those dog 'funnel' collars! Too funny!!
— McDes (@HiFlowHead) April 24, 2018
Trump's air-kiss to Melania was just within the legal limits of her restraining order.
— pwitham (@pwtham11) April 24, 2018
The hat was a brilliant move Melania.
— FED UP (@KY_native) April 24, 2018
When your wife won't even let you fake kiss her for the sake of appearances anymore. So much winning
— Grey (@Knowldgispwr420) April 24, 2018
We obviously don’t know the real reason Melania wore the hat — we suspect it was just another flawless fashion decision — but MSNBC caught another moment from the ceremony, where President Trump tries to hold his wife’s hand and she declines. Perhaps Twitter users have a point.
Look at Melania, refusing to hold hands with Trump. Hilarious.pic.twitter.com/JG6EMZVthK
— Denizcan James (@MrFilmkritik) April 24, 2018
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