Donald Trump and Melania Trump shocked crowds by being overly affectionate during the Fourth of July celebrations at the White House and a body language expert has revealed what the first lady really thinks of her husband.
The couple were seen hugging, dancing and kissing on the balcony during the celebration – out of character for the pair that are usually more reserved in public.
Body language expert Judi James described Melania’s smile and Trump’s “more bashful grin” as that of a newlywed couple.
“Her smile down at the crowds and his more bashful grin makes them look almost like newlyweds here,” said James. “It’s a new part of the Trump brand and the reception it received suggests there might be more PDAs on the cards.”
“This looks like the body language icing on the cake for Trump who has managed to trigger a response of howling encouragement simply by suddenly looking sweetly besotted with his wife,” she said.
“Melania chats to him and he seems to take advantage of the proximity to plant a kiss on her cheek. Her reciprocal smile of approval and the coos from the fans prompt him to plant a second kiss too, before he points a finger at the fans in an act of mock admonishment.” she added.
President Trump blows us a kiss!
— Blondelady2024 (@arva61138) July 5, 2025
And then He gives Melania a kiss too!
Happy 4th of July!
Happy Golden Age!
Happy Freedom Day!! pic.twitter.com/buMT8Z0WlM
First Lady Melania Trump does the “Trump dance” alongside President Donald J. Trump after the Fourth of July fireworks display in Washington, D.C.
— Jack Straw (@JackStr42679640) July 5, 2025
Kathy pic.twitter.com/LLin6E18jp