During Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration on January 20, the event quickly became a focal point for speculation and viral moments. One such moment involved a curious interaction between Trump and Melania, where he appeared to attempt a kiss, but she turned her face, dodging it. The moment sparked various theories online about the state of their relationship, with some questioning whether it was intentional or just a coincidence.

Body language expert Judi James analyzed the interaction, suggesting that Trump approached the event with a “slow alpha presence,” while Melania’s gesture could indicate a preference for a cheek kiss rather than a lip-to-lip one. James called it a “heart-stopping moment,” interpreting the action as a sign that their synchronicity might have been off in that moment.

Melania’s attire also became a topic of online discussion, with critics calling her dark, somber outfit inappropriate for the occasion, likening her look to a “mob wife at a funeral.” Speculation also grew that Melania may not live full-time at the White House during Trump’s second term, preferring to split her time between Washington and New York, where their son Barron is studying.