Melania Trump’s ‘classy’ white dress outshone by ‘snubbed kiss’ from Donald Trump

The First Lady dazzled at the presidential inaugural ball while sharing a dance with President Donald Trump . After he took the oath of office on Monday, Jan. 20, Melania joined her husband for various engagements dressed to impress.

Clad in an understated yet stunning white, strapless gown accented with bold black lines, she epitomized minimalist elegance. A thick black choker and her flowing hair completed the ensemble.

The President sported a classic black suit and bowtie combo. Admirers were instantly captivated by Melania’s fashion statement , expressing their amazement especially when she graced the dance floor with her husband.

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One enthusiast gushed on X, now identified as Twitter, “Melania is a goddess. What a beautiful dress and she wears it beautifully. The President and Vice President and their wives couldn’t be more gracious and classy. American pride is back.”

Echoing this sentiment, another admirer praised, “Melania’s dress for the first dance truly showcases a bold and striking design, with the black detailing echoing the sharp, deliberate lines of a signature stroke by President Trump. It’s a subtle yet creative parallel to the many executive orders signed with purpose today, capturing the spirit of decisiveness and formality,” reports the Irish Star .

Yet, not all fans saw heartfelt warmth in the Trumps’ exchanges, with some discerning tension during their dance. A viewer commented: “I imagine it was much more than she was paid to hold his hands. After all, they both had gloved hands so the creepy factor felt less so.”

Gossip has been brewing about her compensation for sticking around, with one onlooker saying, “Ewwwwww I’m going to be ill and I’m not her, no price is enough,” Meanwhile, another person remarked, “Extra monies for the dance.”

The avoidance of affection caught fans’ eyes too as they noticed her reluctance with comments like, “She just snubbed his kiss again,” to which someone responded, “I don’t blame her.”

Dressed smartly for the occasion earlier, she donned a white blouse beneath a navy trench coat and sophisticated long black gloves, styled neatly into a low bun. He faced the chilly conditions in a classic dark suit paired with a maroon tie, grooming his thinning hair back for the ceremonial event.

His second inauguration brought out an array of familiar faces including past presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and celebrities Jake and Logan Paul, Joe Rogan, Connor McGregor among others.

Carrie Underwood graced the event with a performance of America the Beautiful, accompanied by the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.