Melania Trump’s “Hooyah” Greeting Sparks Mixed Reactions at Navy Anniversary Event

Former President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended a ceremony on Sunday at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Navy. The event was marked by Donald Trump’s late arrival, with his speech beginning over an hour behind schedule, which frustrated many attendees.

Both Donald and Melania embraced their signature styles — Donald wearing his iconic red MAGA cap, and Melania sporting a white cap with the same USA logo. Melania’s outfit drew attention as well, featuring a brown bomber jacket reminiscent of the classic “Top Gun” look.

However, it was Melania’s opening greeting to the sailors that truly stirred conversation. She began her speech with “Hooyah, Navy,” a phrase used by Navy personnel to show enthusiasm and solidarity. While there was polite applause, an awkward pause followed, and many in the crowd seemed unsure how to respond.

The response was even more vocal on social media. Users reacted with a mix of humor, criticism, and disbelief. Some called the moment “cringe,” while others speculated whether her communications team advised her to use the greeting in an attempt to seem relatable. Jokes about her purported language skills, including French and Italian, were also prevalent, with one user sarcastically remarking that Melania could now add “Navy” to her list of languages.

Despite the mixed reactions to her greeting, Melania went on to honor the sailors, praising their bravery, strength, and sacrifice in keeping America free.

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