At his inauguration in Washington DC, Donald Trump signed several orders and shared a notable moment with his wife, Melania. Before taking his oath, Trump attempted to kiss Melania, but she appeared to avoid a lip-to-lip kiss, likely due to her custom-designed hat by Eric Javits. Instead, the couple exchanged an air kiss.

Body language expert Judi James analyzed the interaction, describing Trump’s entrance as slow and confident, with a serious demeanor. He held Melania’s hand tenderly, likened to a romantic wedding gesture, before leaning in for a kiss. Melania turned her face, initiating a cheek kiss instead.

Despite the awkwardness, James noted that Melania seemed pleased with the moment, smiling warmly at Trump. This exchange symbolized their partnership and recognition of her role as part of the White House team.