Not only did the two of them hug one other on stage, but Trump also congratulated Melania on her book becoming the “number one best-selling book”
in the United States. As he turned around, he extended his arms to her in order to give her a celebratory embrace.
A moment that seemed to be familiarly uncomfortable occurred just before the pair docked, and Melania replied by holding both of her hands out with the palms facing up.
In contrast, James asserts that the most significant manifestation of Melania’s ‘strength and confidence’ was the moment when she put her arm around President Trump’s back.
She proceeded by saying, “A revealing signal of Melania’s power and confidence came as she stretched out her arm to place her hand on
Trump’s back to steer (or gently push) him back to the lectern with the intention of guiding him back to the podium.”
