Silke Jasso
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump presented the first White House Easter Egg Roll of the new administration. Though the event kicked off without a hitch, there was a very brief moment that caught some journalists’ eyes.
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As the National Anthem played, the first lady lightly tapped the president to indicate that it was time to place his hand over his heart:
.@FLOTUS nudges @POTUS to put his hand on his heart https://t.co/83chky3DIm
— Hadas Gold (@Hadas_Gold) April 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/SteveKopack/status/853984203616247808
It appears that Melania hits Trump when the National Anthem starts to remind him to raise his hand. pic.twitter.com/WNUKZCShD6
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 17, 2017
The moment in which it seems Melania Trump nudges Pres. Trump's hand during National Anthem. pic.twitter.com/IJwNKmFWfj
— Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) April 17, 2017
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Some openly mocked the president after:
https://twitter.com/jess_mc/status/853988109888966656
his tiny hand can't find his non existent heart. sad.
— margo (@omimargo) April 17, 2017
LOL not very subtle. I am sure he was pondering something important like the crowd size.
— Masked Nana (@smguy57) April 17, 2017
In an age of intense outrage over National Anthem controversies — even the president has involved himself in one — it’s best to be mindful when appearing before the public.
