During Donald Trump’s inauguration for his second term, a moment between him and Melania Trump caught the attention of viewers. As the couple arrived for the traditional church service, Trump appeared to try and kiss his wife, but Melania turned her face, preventing a lip-to-lip kiss. This moment sparked a flurry of speculation and theories online.

Body language expert Judi James analyzed the situation, noting that Trump entered with a serious, alpha presence, signaling a more reserved approach to the event. When he reached Melania, he took her hand in what seemed like a romantic gesture, typically seen at weddings. However, when attempting the kiss, Melania turned her face, seemingly to avoid a kiss on the lips and instead offer a cheek kiss.

This seemingly subtle interaction led to widespread discussion, with people questioning whether Melania’s move was intentional or just a coincidence. Many took to the internet to comment on the moment, creating theories about the state of their relationship.

James offered a more neutral perspective, suggesting that Melania’s action might simply have been a natural reaction, leaning toward a more appropriate public gesture, like a cheek kiss, rather than avoiding affection altogether.