Lip reader reveals sweet nickname Donald Trump used for Melania at US Army’s 250th anniversary parade

A lip reader caught President Donald Trump expressing his true feelings for Melania with a three-word remark at the US Army’s 250th parade
PUBLISHED JUN 17, 2025
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wave at the ending of the US Army parade on June 14, 2025, in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wave at the ending of the US Army parade on June 14, 2025, in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump expressed his true feelings towards First Lady Melania during a military parade marking the US Army’s 250th anniversary on June 14, as a lip reader revealed a sweet nickname the president used for his wife, according to Irish Star.

‌Lip reader Jeremy Freeman said that Trump was invited to the podium by Vice President JD Vance, and it was at this moment that he used a sweet nickname for his wife.

Lip reader reveals sweet nickname Donald Trump used for Melania

Freeman said that as Donald Trump approached the stage, the first lady warmly put her arm on his back. The POTUS then returned the gesture and as she made her way to her seat, he supposedly said, "Thank you, baby."

The lip reader picked up the subtle comment before the president spoke into the mic to address the crowd, per the outlet.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk on stage during a celebration of the Army's 250th birthday on the National Mall on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Army is marking its 250th anniversary with a military parade along Constitution Avenue that includes roughly 6,600 troops, 150 vehicles, and over 50 aircraft. The parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, is designed to tell the history of the Army.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk on stage during a celebration of the Army's 250th birthday on the National Mall on June 14, 2025, in Washington, DC (Getty Images)

The US Army’s 250th anniversary was attended by 200,000 people. The event saw tanks driving through Washington DC for the first time in 30 years, the outlet reported.



 

Interestingly, the event cost $45 million and President Trump deemed it a "success". He said while speaking to Fox News, "It was beautiful. We had a fantastic audience."

Moreover, the event took place the same day as Trump's 79th birthday.

Members of the US Army cross Arlington Memorial Bridge to start the parade down Constitution Avenue marking the 250th birthday of the US Army June 14, 2025, in Washington, DC (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
Members of the US Army cross Arlington Memorial Bridge to start the parade down Constitution Avenue marking the 250th birthday of the US Army June 14, 2025, in Washington, DC (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Trump focused on the military during his speech and said, "To our soldiers, we’re so proud of you. And let me tell you, the way that we honor and respect you, number one, we never ask you to go to war unless you absolutely have to."

Body language expert sees a shift in Donald-Melania relationship dynamic

Body language expert Judi Jones recently revealed to Irish Star that there has been a noticeable shift in Donald and Melania Trump's relationship dynamic.

Jones offered fresh insight into what rare joint appearances of the couple reveal. She said that the couple now presents a far more balanced partnership, both personally and politically, compared to Trump’s first term in office.

First lady Melania Trump looks on during the annual White House Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, 2025, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
First lady Melania Trump looks on during the annual White House Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, 2025, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The body language expert added that their interactions have grown noticeably more physical, emotionally intense, and even intimate, far more than in the past, per the outlet.

"There has been a seismic change in Donald and Melania's body language for this current term in the White House. “In terms of time spent together, there seems to be a 'less is more' tendency that has given fuel to the speculation that their lives have gone down separate professional paths," Jones said.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 08: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend an event to celebrate Military Mothers in the East Room of the White House on May 08, 2025 in Washington, DC. Mrs. Trump, who has maintained a lower profile during President Trump’s second administration, will later host a postal stamp unveiling for former first lady Barbara Bush. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend an event to celebrate Military Mothers in the East Room of the White House on May 08, 2025, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Furthermore, she also pointed to Melania's current White House portrait, prominently displayed in the East Wing, as a symbol of her evolving role.

"Melania's official portrait for the White House seemed to set the tone for her enhanced profile. She chose to adopt a pose more suited to a powerful CEO than a traditional, supportive FLOTUS, standing at the head of a board table with a distinctly power-dressed styling," according to Jones.

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