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‘We Won’t Match That Record’ — Trump’s Onstage Joke Draws Attention to Melania Reaction
Donald Trump created a moment during a formal White House event when he paused his speech to joke about the length of his marriage to Melania Trump. However, the First Lady who did not seem impressed with her husband's sense of humor at a welcoming ceremony for the British royals.
The president was in his element when he welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Tuesday. Before long, Trump strayed away from his set speech and turned to his wife as he reflected on his parent's marriage.
Melania initially didn't find Trump's joke funny
Trump took the opportunity to share that his mother also had her roots in the United Kingdom before she came to America at the age of 19. They she married her husband, Fred, "and they were married for 63 years," he said.
The 79-year-old then pivoted to face his wife who sat behind him before continuing. "And, uh, excuse me, if you don't mind, that's a record we won't be able to match, darling." While the other guests laughed at his joke, Melania didn't immediately join in.
Trump then added, "I'm sorry, it's just not going to work out that way. We'll do well, but we're not going to do that well." Amid all the laughter, Melania finally joined in on the moment before Trump continued his speech.
Trump says his marriage to Melania won't last 63 years.
Trump's longevity joke came at a tense time
Two days before the royals visit, Trump, Melania, and other senior officials had to be evacuated after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Melania was one of the first people to realize that something was wrong, saying, "That's a bad noise." Afterwards, they were rushed out by the Secret Service.
The shooting incident is not the first time that Trump's life has been in danger. And it wouldn't be amiss if Melania may have thought it was a little too soon to be joking about how long their marriage would last.
Jimmy Kimmel replies to Melania's demand of removing him from his show.
Jimmy Kimmel was called out for 'expectant widow' remark
Jimmy Kimmel also took the opportunity to crack a few jokes about the shooting at the Correspondents' Dinner. He called Melania an "expectant widow," and almost immediately the First Lady called him out.
She responded publicly and called his remark "hateful and violent rhetoric." She also said that he should be removed from his show.
Kimmel later defended his joke(George Clooney did too), saying it was a "very light roast" about "their age difference and the look of joy we see on her face every time they're together." Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday in the summer, while Melania just turned 56.
Trump continued his speech by sharing an anecdote about his mother, Mary Anne Macleod, recalling her interest in the British royal family. He also remembered that she had a particular fondness for one of the royals.
"She really did love the family, but I also remember her saying, very clearly, 'Charles, look, young Charles, he's so cute.'" The president added,
My mother had a crush on Charles, can you believe it? I wonder what she's thinking right now!" he said.