Awkward moment as Trump misses kiss with Melania at inauguration
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Donald Trump and Melania Trump’s second presidential inauguration on January 20, 2025, took an awkward turn when Trump leaned in to kiss his wife but missed, resulting in a cringeworthy air kiss that quickly grabbed the attention of cameras and social media.
Melania, dressed in a bold outfit with a wide-brimmed hat, inadvertently blocked the kiss, sparking a flood of reactions online. While the couple maintained composure, the awkward moment didn’t go unnoticed by viewers.
melania when she saw him approaching https://t.co/KQTUOo9nZ1 pic.twitter.com/YkH9BCAgpK
— Saint Hoax (@SaintHoax) January 20, 2025
a lot of y’all have created this narrative about melania secretly hating trump to cope with the fact that you actually like her aesthetic and style pic.twitter.com/xkCzX0T4QB
— alex (@userctrI) January 20, 2025
Oh, now it makes sense. Melania wore the hat as a barrier to Trump’s lips. Got it. #Inauguration2025 pic.twitter.com/v35yY7eD3I
— JC R WHIT (@JC99WHIT) January 20, 2025
Melania wasn't taking any chances pic.twitter.com/yKI31cAhQH
This isn’t the first time Trump and Melania’s public interactions have made headlines. People couldn’t forget the moment from Trump’s 2017 inauguration when he famously left Melania to walk alone, or the time Melania appeared to push his hand away during a red carpet event in Israel.
But it wasn’t all awkwardness at the inauguration—Melania’s stunning outfit, including a navy skirt, ivory silk blouse, and a silk wool coat designed by Adam Lippes, made waves. Designer Eric Javits called it one of the biggest honors of his career.
The ceremony, which featured appearances from the Bidens, other former presidents, and celebrities, wasn’t without its mishaps. Joe Biden was seen praying during Trump’s oath, while Carrie Underwood had a false start during her performance of "America the Beautiful."
As Trump begins his second term, the internet is buzzing about this awkward moment, wondering what’s next in the unpredictable chapter of his presidency.