'Absolutely Hates Him’: Netizens Assume Trouble as Melania Swats Trump’s Hand Away at State Dinner Event

While First Lady Melania Trump stole the spotlight with her Dior outfit during the recent White House evening dinner with the British royals, she also made headlines over a rather unusual interaction with her husband, President Donald Trump.

Eagle-eyed netizens spotted a tense moment between her and Trump during the event.

As the couple hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Tuesday, April 28, a video of the Trumps posing for pictures appeared on social media.

That's when people noticed how the first lady allegedly smacked Trump's hand and apparently tried to avoid holding his hands.

After the brief interaction between Trump and Melania left the first lady seemingly “irritated,” the clip of the moment went viral on social media.

Soon, people started digging into it and netizens commented on how there might be some awkwardness between the couple.

“An awkward moment between Donald Trump and Melania Trump, where she appears to pull her hand away before turning back with an irritated look," one person wrote on social media.

Another stated, "Melania was seen smacking Donald Trump away from her as he tried to hold her hand. She absolutely hates him. Utterly humiliating for Donald.”

“Trump’s expression is the one a guy wears when he just found out all the kids in high school paid her to go to the prom with the biggest loser and everyone’s laughing as they walk in," a user mocked.

One individual wrote, “She always appears irritated! Always that model look, she thinks that she’s on Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and all the time.”

However, others tried to justify the first lady's behavior, as one wrote, “I dunno, kid...she simply wants a proper picture.”

Meanwhile, this awkward hand-holding moment comes after Melania faced criticism over her outfit for the evening dinner.

Although the first lady left people in awe with her light pink strapless gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture, critics argued it did not fully follow traditional royal dress expectations.

Even though Trump's fashion choice drew attention for its elegance, many claimed that in the U.K., a full-length ball gown is standard for women, typically with covered shoulders and a conservative style.

Some also stressed that while long gloves are optional today, they were once considered mandatory.

Therefore, based on this dress code, Melania's strapless choice led some to question whether it aligned with these long-standing royal customs.

In addition, the outfit also prompted comparisons to Jacqueline Kennedy's 1962 strapless pink silk gown that she wore to the dinner in honor of the Minister of State for Cultural Affairs of France.