Melania Trump joined her husband at a White House dinner honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Donald Trump welcomed the crown prince at the Oval Office, where their joint press conference turned tense after Trump lashed out at an ABC reporter who asked about the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Despite past U.S. intelligence findings that bin Salman approved the killing, Trump rejected that conclusion and criticized ABC News.
Later that evening, Trump and First Lady Melania hosted a formal dinner in the East Room, with notable guests including Elon Musk and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who now plays in Saudi Arabia. At the dinner, Melania drew significant attention for her elegant look.
The First Lady wore a strapless emerald-green gown by Lebanese designer Elie Saab, valued at around $3,350. The dress appeared to carry a diplomatic message, as its deep green color mirrored the Saudi flag. The theme continued throughout the event, with green table décor and Saudi flags displayed around the room.
Melania’s stylistic choice earned her a wave of praise online, with many users calling her “stunning” and saying she deserved to be featured on major fashion magazine covers. Her appearance became one of the most discussed elements of the evening as social media users reacted to her bold, symbolic gown.
