At a military parade in Washington, D.C., doubling as Donald Trump’s 79th birthday celebration, he and Melania Trump, rarely seen together publicly during his second term, shared a rare moment. The U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary event drew a sparse crowd, and Trump’s speech was brief, lasting only eight minutes. Lip reader
Nicola Hickling noted Trump asking Melania, “Are you cold?” to which she replied, “No, I’m okay.” Body language expert Judi James observed Melania’s unusually engaged demeanor, including placing her hand on Trump’s thigh twice, suggesting affection or subtle control. Trump reciprocated by resting his hand on her lap. Despite the lackluster event, the couple’s uncharacteristic tenderness stood out.
