2 days Ago By LW
stepped back into the spotlight, but the internet's got her under fire. On April 3, the First Lady made her first public appearance since 's January 20 inauguration, attending a ceremony honoring the Dressed in a chic black blazer and skirt, , but her poised demeanor and minimal interaction with him -she didn't speak and stood off to the side- . " ," an X user snarked, while another dubbed her " ," hinting she's all style, no substance.
The event was a big moment-Trump praised the teachers, saying, " ," as he handed out awards in the East Room. Melania, 54, clapped politely but kept her distance, fueling speculation about her mood. " ," an X user posted, with others piling on: " .
" Her absence from the campaign trail-like Trump's hush money trial and Super Tuesday events- , and this appearance didn't quiet the chatter. " " another X user wondered, noting her low profile since leaving the White House in 2021. White House appearance hit with harsh online jabs Melania's no stranger to criticism -her 2018 " " jacket and a leaked rant about Christmas decorations (" ") still haunt her.
But she's got defenders too. " ," an X fan gushed, sharing a clip of her at the event that racked up 150,000 views. Another supporter wrote, " " Melania's opened up about feeling misunderstood before, telling Fox News in late 2024, " " Her return comes after a tough stretch-her mother Amalija Knavs passed away in January 2024, and she's been , now 19 and at NYU.
Trump's defended her absence, saying at a 2024 rally, " ." Still, the attacks keep coming-some X users mocked her as "disconnected," while others praised her grace under pressure. Melania's White House comeback.
