Photo of Melania Trump air kissing Justin Trudeau resurfaces amid fierce US-Canada hockey face-off

The viral photo shows First Lady Melania Trump kissing Justin Trudeau on his cheek after he did the same with the ex-German chancellor Angela Merkel
UPDATED FEB 21, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Melania Trump, US President Donald Trump, and Brigitte Macron gather for a picture on the second day of the G7 summit on August 25, 2019, in Biarritz, France (Getty Images)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Melania Trump, US President Donald Trump, and Brigitte Macron gather for a picture on the second day of the G7 summit on August 25, 2019, in Biarritz, France (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Internet users are having a field day after a photo and a video of Melania Trump with the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resurfaced online.

The picture, which has created waves online amid rising tensions and a fierce hockey match between the US and Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship, is from 2019 when many world leaders came together for the G7 Summit, as reported by the Irish Star.



 

It shows the first lady giving a kiss to Trudeau on his cheek after he did the same with the former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.



 

While the former model was greeting the 53-year-old leader, her husband Donald Trump was caught looking downward.

Internet mocks Donald Trump, calls him ‘small and petty’

African Union Chair Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Japanese Prime Minister's wife Akie Abe, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US First Lady Melania Trump, US President Donald Trump, French President's wife Brigitte Macron, France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel join G7 leaders and guests as they gather for a family picture in front of the Biarritz lighthouse on the second day of the annual G7 summit on August 25, 2019 in Biarritz, France. (Photo by Andrew Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)on August 25, 2019 in Biarritz, France. (Photo by Andrew Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)
African Union Chair Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Japanese Prime Minister's wife Akie Abe, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US First Lady Melania Trump, US President Donald Trump, French President's wife Brigitte Macron, France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel join G7 leaders and guests as they gather for a family picture in front of the Biarritz lighthouse on the second day of the annual G7 summit on August 25, 2019, in Biarritz, France (Andrew Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Many people on the internet have commented on the 2019 picture as an X user tweeted, “Melania actually likes Justin Trudeau so Trump is mad and trying to ‘punish’ the entire country…just a theory I heard.  Probably wrong, but he might really be that petty.”



 

Another user wrote, “Trump is still upset that Melania fancies Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He’s small and petty like that.”



 

“I wonder if Trump is pissed at Canada just because there are pictures of Melania looking admiringly at Justin Trudeau?   He is that thin-skinned,” one person said.



 

An individual posted, “Trump is obsessed with Canada. He's still seething about Melania being enthralled with Justin Trudeau. His petty, vindictive character is extremely unbecoming. He loves playing the bully. Arrogance, ignorance & immaturity .. not good qualities for a leader.”



 

“Trump is shallow and fragile enough to hate Canada because of the pic of Melania looking loving at Justin Trudeau... I hope Canada puts the screws to the U.S. and help us get rid of him. I'd like permission to be an unofficial Canadian until Trump is removed,” another one added.



 

A tweet read, “Trump got played like an accordion. Melania was probably rooting for Justin Trudeau.”



 

Donald Trump suggested Canada become part of the US

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing an executive order on expanding access to IVF at his Mar-a-Lago resort on February 18, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Later today Fox News will air a joint interview between President Trump and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing an executive order on expanding access to IVF at his Mar-a-Lago resort on February 18, 2025, in Palm Beach, Florida (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

People mocked Donald Trump in response to him getting into a tariff war with Justin Trudeau. He reportedly posted on Truth Social, “We pay hundreds of Billions of Dollars to SUBSIDIZE Canada. Why? There is no reason.”

“We don't need anything they have. We have unlimited Energy, should make our own cars, and have more lumber than we can ever use. Without this massive subsidy, Canada ceases to exist as a viable Country. Harsh but true!” the 78-year-old leader added.

The 47th US President even said in his Super Bowl interview that “Canada would be much better off being the 51st state,” as per USA Today.

Justin Trudeau slams Donald Trump

QUEBEC CITY, QC - JUNE 08: Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau (R) speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump during the G7 official welcome at Le Manoir Richelieu on day one of the G7 meeting on June 8, 2018 in Quebec City, Canada. Canada will host the leaders of the UK, Italy, the US, France, Germany and Japan for the two day summit, in the town of La Malbaie. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau speaks with US President Donald Trump during the G7 official welcome at Le Manoir Richelieu on day one of the G7 meeting on June 8, 2018, in Quebec City, Canada (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

After Canada defeated the USA on Thursday to win the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, Justin Trudeau fired back at Donald Trump.



 

He tweeted, “You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game.”

Team Canada’s Connor McDavid sealed the 3-2 win scoring the game-winning goal at the TD Garden Arena in Boston.

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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