Revealed: What Melania told Donald Trump during inauguration dance

Melania Trump and Donald Trump shared a sweet exchange during their inauguration dance. See what was said and best photos from the historic day.

The President and First Lady attended three inaugural balls to celebrate his 2025 inauguration and a lip reader has claimed to have discovered what they said to each other.

Melania whispered a heartfelt message to husband Donald Trump during the Liberty Ball, lip reading expert Jeremy Freeman told the Mirror.

The 47th US president, who was sworn in on Tuesday AEDT, is only the second president in US history to serve two non-consecutive terms.

Starting at the military-themed Commander in Chief ball, the Trumps moved on to the Liberty Ball where the president shared an “awkward” dance with Melania. They wrapped up the evening at Union Station’s Starlight Ball.

But it was during their dance at the Liberty Ball, Mrs Trump told her husband: “Today is one we will never forget,” to which the 78-year-old responded: “You’re right, I’ll learn, I’ll fight.”

Mrs Trump then expressed her support with the tender words: “I got you”.

Mrs Trump appeared more relaxed during the dance with President Donald Trump at the Liberty Ball. Picture: AP

Earlier that night, the president and Mrs Trump made a grand entrance at the Commander-in-Chief ball where Melania seemed uncomfortable during the couple’s brief dance.

Body language expert Mark Bowden observed the First Lady’s discomfort was due to her having to support her husband’s weight as he leaned forward to meet his wife cheek to cheek – closer than he was able to earlier in the day due to Melania’s wide-brimmed hat serving as a barrier.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance to The Battle Hymn of the Republic during the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball. Picture: AFP

Greg Matt Travis posted on X: “Trump and Melania’s Inaugural Ball first dance was something else – a stiff, awkward shuffle that looked more like a hostage situation than a celebration. The man who claimed he’d “Make America Great Again” couldn’t even make a slow dance look convincing.”

It wasn’t the only eye-opening moment from Inauguration Day.

During the ceremony, Trump’s son Barron was spotted making a “classy gesture” towards outgoing president Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

The First Lady’s wide-brimmed hat made it difficult for President Trump to land a kiss. Picture: Getty Images

President Donald Trump could only get as far as the brim of his wife Melania’s hat allowed. Picture: AFP

In his inauguration speech, Mr Trump vowed a new “golden age” for America immediately signing a blizzard of orders that he said would restore glory to a nation in decline.

In a nationalistic and often divisive inaugural address after taking the oath in the US Capitol, the 47th president promised a slew of measures on everything from the Mexican border to defining gender, and ending US participation in the fight to stop global warming.

The Republican then reached out to core supporters by signing an order pardoning supporters convicted for attacking the Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to overturn his election loss to Joe Biden.

“The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world,” Mr Trump said in the Capitol, where the inauguration was held indoors for the first time in decades, due to freezing weather.

See the best moments in photos from how the day unfolded below:

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Ball at the Washington Convention Center. Picture: AP

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Liberty inaugural ball in Washington, DC. Picture: AFP

US First Lady Melania Trump dances with a member of the military at the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Picture: AFP

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Commander in Chief Ball. Picture: AP

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance at the Commander in Chief Ball in Washington. Picture: AP

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dancing. Picture: AP

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance at the Commander in Chief Ball. Picture: AP

First Lady Melania Trump waves as she stands with President Donald Trump before they dance at the Commander in Chief Ball. Picture: AP

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk to the stage to dance at the Commander in Chief Ball. Picture: AP

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at the Commander in Chief Ball, part of the 60th Presidential Inauguration. Picture: AP

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive for the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Picture: AFP

President Donald Trump signs an executive order pardoning about 1500 defendants charged in the January, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Picture: AP

President Donald Trump speaks to journalists as he signs executive orders. Picture: AFP

President Donald Trump holds up the letter that former president Joe Biden left for him in the desk as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office. Picture: AP

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House. Picture: AFP

A helicopter carrying former president Joe Biden flies over the Lincoln Memorial following the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th US President. Picture: AFP

President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, former President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden stand during a farewell ceremony outside the US Capitol following Donald Trump's inauguration. Picture: AFP

US President Donald Trump throws a pen after signing executive orders during the indoor inauguration parade. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

President Donald Trump throws sharpies to the crowd after signing executive orders inside Capital One Arena. Picture: AFP

President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

Barron Trump gestures as he is recognised during the indoor inauguration parade. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade. Picture: AFP

US First Lady Melania Trump looks on during the inaugural parade. Picture: AFP

Usha Vance (left), Vice President JD Vance and their children (from left) Mirabel Ewan and Vivek, and President Donald Trump. Picture: AP

US Vice President JD Vance, his son Ewan, 7, and US President Donald Trump Trump talk during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

US President Donald Trump reviews the troops during his Inauguration ceremony in Emancipation Hall of the US Capitol. Picture: AFP

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend a luncheon following the inauguration ceremony. Picture: AFP

Former president Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton listen as President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in as the 47th President. Picture: AFP

Elon Musk looks upward as he sits during the inauguration ceremony. Picture: AFP

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, US businessman Jeff Bezos, Alphabet Inc and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Teska and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attend the inauguration ceremony. Picture: AFP

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk cheers as US President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in. Picture: AFP

JD Vance is sworn in as Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as Usha Vance holds the Bible. Picture: AFP

Laura Trump (left), Eric Trump, Elon Musk, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. following US President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Picture: AFP

US President Donald Trump speaks during the inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol. Picture: AFP

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration. Picture: AFP

Donald Trump is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts. Picture: AFP

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. Picture: AFP

Former president George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former president Barack Obama arrive for the inauguration. Picture: AFP

Former president George W. Bush and wife Laura Bush arrive for the inauguration ceremony. Picture: AFP

US President Joe Biden (left) and President-elect Donald Trump arrive for the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. Picture: AFP

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greet President-elect Donald Trump as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, before departing for the US Capitol where Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US President. Picture: AFP

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