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With the absence of Ivanka, Melania may feel more empowered to be the female figurehead of this administration,
Bennett said
It’s really clear that she has a confidence that we didn’t necessarily see the first time around. She understands not only what’s at stake for this administration, but what’s at stake for her,
said Kate Bennett, author of “Free, Melania” and a former journalist who extensively chronicled the first lady’s first termI have a few positions that I still need to hire. I will not rush into that. … I don’t want to hire too many people on my team and spend too much taxpayer money,
Trump told Fox News earlier this monthI have a very tall son named Barron,
Trump told the crowd
Melania looks stunning, and Ivanka, that suit is giving!!!! You need to throw Lauren Sanchez a napkin and some safety pins because she didn't get the sophistication memo,
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We will witness the peaceful transfer of power at the heart of our democracy".
Senator Amy Klobuchar read the call to order at the beginning of the swearing-in ceremony, and saidThe 'everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired,
he added in a post on X, accompanying it with a sleeping emojiYou know the words, help me out here,
she pleaded with the room inside the U.S. Capitol before belting out the classic songAt Trump's inauguration, Mark Zuckerberg became the main meme of the evening. Couldn't take his eyes off Lauren Sanchez,
a third wroteIs someone going to offer Lauren Sanchez a safety pin?"
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The golden age of America begins right now, ... During every single day of the Trump administration, I will, very simply, put America first."
In his inaugural address, President Trump proclaimed
Trump may have wanted to demonstrate marital bliss in greeting his missus with a kiss when he walked in, but their uncertain interaction ended up showing that they don’t respond naturally to one another."
The body language expert continued
Melania’s body language during the 2025 inauguration is still and neutral,
Inbaal saidIn comparison, Melania of 2017 flashed smiles and waved around, displaying a more friendly persona to the crowds."
The expertMelania and Trump's 'no kiss,'
Communications consultant Bárbara Tijerina wrote in Spanish alongside the video on XDonald Trump almost successfully kisses Melania. Someone doesn't want to ruin their makeup (we'll leave it up to you to decide who).
Russian state news outlet RT shared a video of the moment on X, writingTrump gives Melania an air-kiss as not to mess up her gorgeous look. That's respect."
Paul Szypula, a Trump supporter, wrote on X
We will stand bravely, we will live proudly, we will dream boldly, and nothing will stand in our way because we are Americans. The future's ours, and our golden age has just begun."
President Donald Trump, in his inaugural address on Monday[Trump] is clearly unsure how to show affection towards his wife in the presence of her impressive hat, but neither of them attempts to solve the situation,
Honigman saidShe sits still in her model pose, her facial expression neutral, not drawing any attention to herself, letting all attention be on her husband,
she said