During Trump's inauguration ceremony, a wide-brimmed navy blue hat drew attention. Designed by Eric Javits, this accessory was part of Melania Trump's outfit, who paired the controversial hat with a navy blue coat and skirt, along with a cream blouse, all created by Adam Lippes.
Designer Eric Javits felt honored to dress the First Lady, highlighting the beauty of American democracy. However, a gesture from Trump towards Melania during the event sparked controversy. When he attempted to kiss his wife on the cheek, the kiss became awkward due to the hat that covered almost half of her face.
Various interpretations arose regarding this moment, from criticism to analyses by non-verbal language experts. Neuropsychologist Leisa Puentes shared her theory on social media about the psychology behind this awkward gesture, highlighting possible tensions or slights between the presidential couple.
Puentes pointed out that Melania's choice of hat could be more than just a fashion statement, implying a hidden message towards her husband. Thus, Trump's peculiar kiss became a topic of speculation and memes online, sparking a debate about couple relationships at public events.
The specialist emphasized that interactions between couples at important events reveal much about their relationship, from affectionate gestures to slights. In contrast to the situation of Melania and Trump, she mentioned the loving gaze of another couple at the event, stressing the importance of emotional connection in couple relationships.
