Public interest in Donald and Melania Trump has been reignited by a viral photo showing Trump awkwardly gripping Melania’s thumb during a June 2025 appearance at the Kennedy Center.
As they departed the White House, Melania appeared to offer only her thumb for Trump to hold—a moment captured in the image that quickly spread online, sparking memes, body language breakdowns, and renewed speculation about tension in their marriage.
Many saw it as part of a larger pattern, recalling past moments where Melania seemed to dodge hand-holding—like when she swatted Trump’s hand in 2017 or pulled away during a 2020 debate. The latest photo, taken amid a tense public event marked by heckling and protests directed at Trump, added more fuel to the ongoing conversation.