Donald and Melania Trumps' seven most awkward relationship moments

Daily Telegraph UK

24 May, 2017 08:59 PM2 mins to read

At several highly documented occassions Melania Trump's face has said it all. Photo / Getty

Being First Lady can be stressful. So perhaps that explains why Melania Trump is seemingly struggling to keep up appearances. The awkward body language between the 47-year-old and her 70-year-old husband, US President Donald Trump, is increasingly drawing comment on social media.

In the latest incident, which occurred on Tuesday after the couple landed in Rome, President Trump was seen reaching for his wife's hand as the pair disembarked Air Force One.

Melania quickly raised her hand, seemingly to brush her hair away from her face.
It followed a similar situation after they landed in Tel Aviv on Monday, when Trump tried to take his wife's hand on the red carpet and she appeared to flick it away.

Eagle-eyed social media users will know that these aren't the first such moments.

The president and first lady have a history of clumsy encounters in the spotlight.

Here are some of the most awkward...

1. When Melania's hair needed adjusting

President Trump is known for having a fear of slopes and stairs. But when your hair is blowing in your face? Priorities.

Melania was snapped batting Donald's hand away as they touched down in Rome. Photo / Getty

2. The "hand flick"

It's hot in Tel Aviv. Probably far too sticky to hold hands.

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— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) May 22, 2017

3. When Donald forgot about his wife

The greeting that spawned a million memes. When the Trumps and Obamas met on inauguration day back in January, the president-elect was noted for barreling out of the car in his rush to get into the White House, leaving Melania trailing behind.