A recent photo of former President Donald Trump holding Melania Trump’s thumb during a June 2025 event at the Kennedy Center has gone viral, reigniting public curiosity about their relationship. The unusual gesture caught attention as the couple exited the venue, prompting widespread social media speculation.

Observers quickly linked the moment to past instances where Melania appeared reluctant to engage in public displays of affection, including a 2017 hand-swat and a withdrawn gesture during a 2020 debate. These previous moments resurfaced online, with many interpreting the new photo as part of a long-standing pattern.