Melania Trump ’beamed like a smitten teenager’ when President spoke about her in address

Melania Trump has long been perceived as aloof and even hostile towards her husband. But her demeanour during the President’s address suggests she actually adores him according to an expert.

First Lady of the United States Melania Trump is deeply in love with her husband according to a body language expert who says the adoration was evident at the President’s State of the Union address.

Body language expert Judi James told the Daily Mail while Ms Trump may have put up walls in the past, they came down during her husband’s powerful speech.

A beaming Melania received a standing ovation as she was joined by Haley Ferguson, a recipient of the first lady’s Fostering the Future initiative and Ellison Berry, a victim of AI-generated pornography. Picture: AFP

“There was a moment of almost romantic affection,” Ms James said, referring to when Mr Trump highlighted his wife’s achievements.

“The woman who used to be known for her impassive demeanour beamed back like a smitten teenager.

“Trump name-checked his FLOTUS at the start of his speech and she got her own ovation, producing a cheek-rounded smile of authentic pride and pleasure.”

Mr Trump had glowingly listed Ms Trump’s advocacy in the areas of foster care and revenge pornography

Ms Trump drew adoration from both her husband and the crowd. Picture: Getty Images

“In her charcoal gray power suit Melania was a more commanding and confident presence here than at any previous addresses,” Ms James said.

“She had once looked stunned and surprised to hear herself applauded but this time she looked prepared for the cheers, clapping and ovation, basking in the personal adulation rather than hiding from it.”

Ms James said while Ms Trump may sometimes be perceived as deliberately distancing herself from her husband’s work, her stance at the address suggested she was “fully crowned as an active and essential part of Trump’s reign.”

‘This was the Melania of the new official portrait, someone who looks like a power player in her own right and someone far more comfortable to be exchanging rituals of affection and admiration with her husband in public,” Ms James said.

CROWD GOES WILD FOR MELANIA

Ms Trump stole the show during Donald Trump’s address at the US Capitol as the crowd erupted for the First Lady.

This week the First Lady used her first solo appearance of the new term to lobby against deepfake and revenge pornography.

She hosted a roundtable in support of the Take it Down Act, a bill that proposes penalties of up to three years in prison for perpetrators who share or threaten to share non-consensual intimate images of children and adults.

Mr Trump praised the “magnificent” First Lady’s work in the field, calling out two of her special guests who were victims of deepfake and revenge pornography.

“And I’m going to use that bill for myself, too, if you don’t mind. There’s nobody gets treated worse than I do online. Nobody,” Mr Trump said.

A beaming Melania received a standing ovation as she was joined by Haley Ferguson, a recipient of the first lady’s Fostering the Future initiative and Ellison Berry, a victim of AI-generated pornography.

The 54-year-old old was wearing a Dior wool tweed blazer, which features a removable scarf detail and retails for A$8800. She paired the blazer with a matching skirt and accessorised it with a black belt.

US First Lady Melania Trump at US President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Picture: AFP

“First Lady Melania’s style tonight is quiet authority — polished, self-assured, and entirely in command of her presence,” Lauren Rothman, a style strategist and image coach, told Business Insider.

Melania’s evolving style reflects a noticeable shift toward a more masculine aesthetic.

Melania Trump wore a suit while attending the National Governors Association Evening Dinner last month. Picture: AFP

During her husband’s early years in office, the former model frequently opted for midi dresses, skirt-and-blouse ensembles, and elegant gowns.

Her first official White House portrait featured a suit, but her accessories — two diamond rings and a sequined neck scarf — maintained a distinctly feminine touch.

This time, however, Melania fully embraced menswear-inspired fashion for her official portrait, marking a bold departure from her earlier style.

MELANIA’S FIGHT FOR ANTI-REVENGE PORN BILL

This week the First Lady used her first solo appearance of the new term to lobby against deepfake and revenge pornography.

“I am here with you today with a common goal – to protect our youth from online harm,” she said.

First lady Melania Trump walks through the Capitol. Picture: AP

“The widespread presence of abusive behaviour in the digital domain affects the daily lives of our children, families and communities.”

The Take it Down Act bill was passed by the senate this year and will now need to be passed by the House before becoming law.

Mrs Trump was speaking out against “deepfakes” and revenge porn. Picture: AP

The bill proposes penalties of up to three years in prison for perpetrators who share or threaten to share non-consensual intimate images of children and adults.

It includes deep fake images created with artificial intelligence.

The "Take It Down Act" expands protections for victims of non-consensual sharing of sexual images. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

“Addressing this issue is essential for fostering a safe and supportive environment for our young people,” the first lady said.

“I hope today’s roundtable builds awareness of the harm caused by non-consensual intimate imagery and eventually the approval of the Take it Down Act in Congress.”

(L-R) Francesca Mani, Elliston Berry, U.S. first lady Melania Trump, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) speak during a roundtable discussion on the "Take It Down Act". Picture: Getty/AFP

Young victims of revenge porn and deepfake attacks addressed the roundtable, describing how the crimes impacted their lives and left them feeling helpless.

As part of the bill, social media companies will also be forced to rip down the material within 48 hours of being notified of its existence.

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