Lip-reader catches Trump asking Melania three-word question at birthday parade Donald Trump might’ve been celebrating his 79th birthday with tanks and marching bands, but all eyes were on a rare moment between him and his wife Melania. Donald Trump and Melania, who’ve barely been seen together in public during Trump’s second term, were finally pictured side by side at a military parade in Washington, D.C. over the weekend. The event was supposedly in honour of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, but conveniently also landed on Trump’s birthday. He called it a “big day.” Spoiler: it wasn’t….CONTINUE READING IN BELOW

Photos displayed a noticeably underwhelming crowd, with plenty of empty space along the parade route. Trump only spoke for eight minutes, even though he was meant to go for 15.

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Seated between Melania and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump spent most of the event chatting with Hegseth. But as per a lip reader, one short exchange with Melania offered a glimpse into their private dynamic, and it was surprisingly wholesome.

“Are you cold?” Trump seemed to ask his wife, according to lip-reading expert Nicola Hickling, who analysed the footage for the Daily Mail. Melania seemed to smile and respond: “No, I’m okay.” Trump gave a small nod in return.

It’s hardly pillow talk, but for a pair often rumoured to be frosty behind closed doors, it was something. And that wasn’t the only PDA on display.

Judi James, a body language expert, told The Irish Star that Melania seemed more present and engaged than usual, even showing rare signs of affection toward her husband.

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“Melania’s body language was something of a small revelation at the parade,” James said. “Not only was she displaying subtle signals of taking a more assertive role with her husband, but there was also a very unusual and eye-catching PDA.”

The big move? Placing her hand on Trump’s thigh, twice. James believed that it could’ve been a gesture of closeness, or even a subtle act of control.

“She could’ve been trying to console him,” James added. “It might’ve been his birthday treat, or maybe just a soft landing after the bash didn’t quite deliver on crowd size or vibes.”

Later, Trump returned the favour, reportedly resting his hand on Melania’s lap.

For a couple that’s often made headlines for looking like they’d rather be anywhere else, it was a moment of uncharacteristic tenderness, even if it came at a parade with more tanks than fans.

So though the party might’ve flopped, Trump at least got one birthday gift: Melania letting him know she wasn’t cold, and maybe still isn’t giving him the cold shoulder.