Donald & Melania Trump’s Most Awkward PDA Photos Over The Years

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April 3, 2023 3:53PM EDT
Donald Trump, Melania Trump
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Although Melania and Donald Trump have been married since 2005, they are not very loving with one another in the public eye. In fact, throughout Trump’s presidential campaign and term as President, the couple has often been mocked for their awkward and uncomfortable PDA moments. From tense hand holds, to her turning away from one of his kisses, and much more, these two have had plenty of awkward moments that were captured on camera. There have been various reports over the years that Donald and Melania live very separate lives behind closed doors, and their interactions in public do not do much to dispel that. Keep clicking through the gallery to check out some of the most awkward Donald and Melania PDA moments over the years.

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Donald & Melania Trump’s Awkward PDA

Donald & Melania Trump’s Awkward PDA
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Donald Trump was recently indicted after a New York grand jury voted to indict the former President on March 30, 2023. Trump was indicted for allegedly paying adult entertainer Stormy Daniels “hush money” to keep quiet about their affair.

Melania Trump looks terrified holding hands with Donald Trump while wearing a $1,140 blue dress on November 16, 2018. Although Melania and Donald have been married since 2005, they are not very loving with one another in the public eye. In fact, throughout Trump’s presidential campaign and term as President, the couple is often mocked for their awkward and uncomfortable PDA moments. From tense hand holds like this one, to her turning away from one of his kisses, and much more, these two have had plenty of awkward moments that were captured on camera. There have been various reports over the years that Donald and Melania live very separate lives behind closed doors, and their interactions in public do not do much to dispel that. Keep clicking through the gallery to check out some of the most awkward Donald and Melania PDA moments over the years.

November 16, 2018, 11:35PM
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President Trump comments on his impeachment trial aquittal

President Trump comments on his impeachment trial aquittal
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US President Donald Trump kisses First Lady Melania Trump as he speaks in the East Room of the White House a day after his Senate impeachment trial acquittal in Washington, DC in February 2020. Trump was found not guilty on two articles of impeachment.

February 6, 2020, 6:27PM
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Donald & Melania Trump In Florida

Donald & Melania Trump In Florida
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Donald Trump hogs an umbrella completely for himself while walking with wife, Melania, in Florida. She was completely uncovered from shelter as the rain poured down.

October 15, 2018, 3:20PM
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Donald & Melania Trump Kissing

Donald & Melania Trump Kissing
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Melania Trump looks super uncomfortable as Donald Trump gives her a kiss on the cheek. She grimaced as he pulled her in tight.

May 9, 2018, 7:22PM
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Donald & Melania Trump embracing

Donald & Melania Trump embracing
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Melania Trump awkwardly smils as Donald puckers up to kiss her. The interaction went down during a press conference.

May 9, 2018, 7:22PM
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Donald & Melania Trump PDA

Donald & Melania Trump PDA
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Donald and Melania Trump’s PDA looks forced as he grabs her and pulls her in for a kiss at a public event. She awkwardly grabbed his arm as they embraced.

May 9, 2018, 7:22PM
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Donald & Melania Trump At Inaugural Ball

Donald & Melania Trump At Inaugural Ball

This is what the president and first lady looked like while trying to dance at the Inaugural Ball! Melania seemed flustered as Donald grabbed her tight.

April 25, 2018, 2:24PM
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Donald Trump Kissing Melania Trump

Donald Trump Kissing Melania Trump

Melania Trump has a stone cold look on her face while being pulled down by Donald for a kiss. They were joined by his kids during the awkward PDA moment.

April 25, 2018, 2:24PM
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Donald & Melania Trump Awkwardly Hold Hands

Donald & Melania Trump Awkwardly Hold Hands

Trump tries and fails to hold his wife’s hand during a photo op with the president and first lady of France. Melania remained stiff as her husband tried to grab onto her.

April 25, 2018, 2:24PM
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Donald & Melania Trump Shaking Hands

Donald & Melania Trump Shaking Hands

Donald Trump greets Melania with an awkward handshake at a public event. Rather than embrace her and give her a kiss, he opted to grab her hand for the tense photo opp.

April 25, 2018, 2:24PM
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Donald & Melania Trump Standing Next To Each Other

Donald & Melania Trump Standing Next To Each Other

Donald & Melania Trump stand next to each other without touching at a public event. They looked uncomfortable as they failed to interact at all.

April 25, 2018, 2:24PM
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Melania Trump Blocking Donald Trump

Melania Trump Blocking Donald Trump

Donald Trump attends to hold Melania’s hand while walking across the White House lawn. However, she completely stiffed him by tugging at her jacket instead.

April 25, 2018, 2:24PM
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Donald & Melania Trump Exiting A Plane

Donald & Melania Trump Exiting A Plane

Melania Trump looks totally uninterested in Donald as they exit a plane together. As he tried to hold her hand, she abruptly walked away.

April 25, 2018, 2:24PM
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Donald & Melania Trump Exiting An Aircraft

Donald & Melania Trump Exiting An Aircraft

Trump tries to put a supportive hand on his wife’s back while going down the stairs on Air Force One, but it’s just not happening. She completely avoided interacting with him during their arrival.

April 25, 2018, 2:24PM