5 candid Trump and Melania moments from 9/11 ceremony overshadowed by one photo everyone’s talking about

Trump and Melania were photographed holding hands as they made their way into the Pentagon ceremony. Both wore dark ensembles for the solemn occasion, with Trump in a navy suit and red tie and Melania dressed in a charcoal pantsuit over a black blouse.

Toward another point in the ceremony, Trump was seen standing beside Melania and placing a hand near her arm as the first lady gave him a small smile. The moment offered a brief change from the solemn expressions seen throughout much of the commemoration.

Cameras also caught Trump turning toward Melania and speaking to her while they remained seated. The first lady looked back at her husband during the brief exchange.

Trump and Melania listened as the names of the 184 Pentagon victims were read aloud. A bell sounded between each name during the remembrance. The wider photograph shows the couple seated behind the speaker, with members of the military and other attendees gathered in front of them.

Another photograph captured the contrast between the couple at one instant: Trump had his eyes closed while Melania sat upright beside him looking ahead. The first lady maintained a largely composed demeanor during the ceremony, which was also attended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen Dan Caine and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Cameras captured Trump with his eyes closed during the ceremony. The pictures and footage prompted claims online that Trump had dozed off. The White House rejected those claims, saying the president was listening solemnly during the remembrance.