Video shows Melania upsetting Trump by rejecting his hand

A recently surfaced video clip depicts a moment that seemingly left President Trump visibly perturbed when First Lady Melania Trump withdrew her hand from his grasp as they walked to the White House on September 18. The footage, found by the Daily Beast, captured the couple’s arrival at the White House after their state visit to the U.K. Trump, holding Melania’s hand, was left looking disoriented and forlorn as his wife gently resisted his attempt to show affection by pulling away her hand.

This subtle gesture by Melania left Trump appearing dejected as he tried to downplay the situation with a feeble wave for the cameras. However, he swiftly reaches for Melania’s hand again, asserting his control as they navigate the remainder of the journey to the White House. This interaction unfolded amidst reports that the couple had requested separate bedroom accommodations during their stay in Windsor Castle with King Charles III and other U.K. dignitaries.

Before this incident, the Trumps had displayed outward unity when they were greeted by Prince William and Kate Middleton after arriving at Windsor Castle the previous day. However, a week later, they were caught in a heated exchange onboard the presidential helicopter, culminating in more tense moments when they disembarked, hand-in-hand but visibly strained in their demeanor.

This unfolding dynamic between the Trumps has not escaped public scrutiny, with speculation regarding the nature of their relationship. Author Michael Wolff previously alleged that the couple leads separate lives and are effectively living in a state of separation, a notion repeatedly refuted by the White House. Reports have circled for some time about Melania’s prolonged absences from public view and her minimal presence at the White House, often returning to Trump Tower in New York City for extended periods.

This predicted scenario of Melania serving as a part-time first lady has come to fruition, with CNN reporting her sparse public appearances during Trump’s second term compared to his first. Melania has maintained her independence, including having her own bedroom at the White House during Trump’s first term, indicating a distinct separation between the couple’s day-to-day lives. Though these narratives are often met with denial and dismissal from the White House, the ongoing observations hint at a deeper complexity in the dynamic between the Trumps.