Melania Trump and Donald Trump’s Awkward Inauguration Car Ride Sparks New Conspiracy Theories
Top 5 things you need to know about this viral moment:
- A video from the 2017 inauguration ceremony shows Melania offering a tight-lipped smile before appearing to tell then-President Trump "I don't care" after he gestures for her to hold his hand, leading to a visibly tense car ride.
- The 17-second clip, recently re-circulated on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), has racked up over 10 million views, with users dissecting Melania's body language and the sudden silence between the couple.
- Body language experts weigh in, claiming the moment suggests a "power struggle" and a "cold front" between the two, with Melania's slight head shake interpreted as a subtle rebuke.
- The original video was recorded by a pool camera inside the limousine during the traditional post-swearing-in procession from the Capitol to the White House.
- This viral snippet has reignited debates about the state of the Trump marriage, with some viewers calling it the "most telling moment" of the entire inauguration.