A recent photo of former President Donald Trump holding onto Melania Trump’s thumb during a June 2025 event at the Kennedy Center has gone viral, sparking renewed interest—and debate—about their relationship. The unusual handhold drew widespread attention as the couple exited the venue, with social media users quick to weigh in.
Many were reminded of past awkward moments between the pair, including a 2017 clip of Melania swatting away Trump’s hand and another instance during a 2020 debate when she appeared to pull away. Those moments have resurfaced online, with some viewing the latest photo as part of an ongoing pattern in their public interactions.
