At the Liberty Ball, Melania Trump allegedly made a candid remark to her husband, Donald Trump, as interpreted by a lip reader.
The newly sworn-in President Trump, now the 47th leader of the United States since Monday, celebrated his 2025 inauguration with three grand balls alongside his family.
The festivities began with the Commander in Chief ball, which had a military theme, followed by a stop at the nearby Liberty Ball. There, the couple joined the rest of the Trump family on stage for a dance.
The evening continued with a motorcade ride to Union Station, where they attended the Starlight Ball.
At the Liberty Ball, the presidential pair took part in what was described as an “awkward” dance to the tune of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, as reported by the Irish Star.
Lip reading specialist Jeremy Freeman has alleged that during this dance, Melania offered her spouse encouraging words.
According to Mr Freeman’s interpretation, Melania commented to President Trump: “Today is one we will never forget,” with the septuagenarian responding: “You’re right, I’ll learn, I’ll fight.”
Melania then expressed her genuine emotions towards her spouse with a heartfelt remark, saying “I got you”. President Trump is said to have answered back: “We’ll see. Will you control it? Less tricky, less pushing away? “.
To which the first lady responded with a terse “It’s a no,” as Trump acknowledged: “I hear you.”
Earlier in the evening, President Trump and Melania made their majestic entry at the Commander-in-Chief ball, signifying the commencement of their inauguration festivities. The couple graced the stage for their inaugural dance amidst the gaze of a large audience.
Body language expert Mark Bowden suggested that Melania appeared uneasy during the brief dance with Donald Trump, as she had to “support” her husband’s “weight.”
He remarked, “This shaky start leaves Trump leaning his full weight forward, while Melania manages to meet him cheek to cheek. With her wide-brimmed hat no longer serving as a barrier, the couple is closer than earlier in the day—though precariously close to the ear that once took a bullet.”
On X, Greg Matt Travis commented, “Trump and Melania’s Inaugural Ball first dance was something else—a stiff, awkward shuffle that looked more like a hostage situation than a celebration. The man who claimed he’d ‘Make America Great Again’ couldn’t even make a slow dance look convincing.”
