Melania appearing to 'dodge' Donald Trump's kiss during RNC in viral video sparks debate

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: In a video that has gone viral, former first lady Melania Trump was accused of "dodging" a kiss from her husband Donald Trump, at the Republican National Convention on July 18.

The incident took place during Donald Trump's acceptance speech following his official confirmation as the Republican Party's nominee for president, according to Newsweek.

Melania appears to dodge Donald Trump's kiss in a new viral video 

Donald Trump mentioned in the address the July 13 assassination attempt on his life, in which he was shot in the ear. He told the crowd in Milwaukee, "I felt very safe because I had God on my side...I stand with you in this arena only by the grace of Almighty God."

He leaned in to kiss his wife on the lips just after the speech, which she seemed to 'dodge'. Journalist Aaron Rupar posted the video on X, formerly Twitter, accusing the former first lady of 'dodging Trump's kiss'.

The pair exited the platform together, hand in hand, after Melania Trump was shown in the video turning her cheek to her husband as he tried to kiss her.

The former first lady has attempted to avoid her husband's kiss on earlier occasions as well. In August 2020, she ducked a kiss from the former president after he had given a speech at the Republican National Convention.

She has not accompanied her husband to political gatherings and rallies or stood by him during his criminal hush money trial.

Internet divided as Melania appears to dodge Donald Trump's kiss in viral video

People on the internet remained divided and had mixed reactions as former first lady Melania Trump was accused of "dodging" a kiss from her husband Donald Trump in a recent viral video.

A user wrote on X, "He always pushes his luck" while one added, "Idk that looks like he whispered something in her ear first."

A person also stated, "She leaned in first, so no dodging there just keeping it PG-13," whereas one mentioned, "It's hard to speculate, but on the other hand, it's none of our business."

A user also commented, "Melania dodged Donald about as fiercely as he dodged the draft," while one wrote, "Melania moving away from him as fast as she can.... an analogy for Nov 2024."

A person also stated, "One step away from him wasn't enough, better take a second step," whereas one added, "I gotta tell ya, he genuinely looked sad for a second there. Felt a little pity for him."

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