During his second inauguration, former President Donald Trump's attempt to kiss incoming First Lady Melania Trump was slightly hampered by her hat, a detail that caught the attention of sports radio personality Mike Francesa. Francesa, while complimenting Melania Trump's overall style, expressed his disapproval of the hat on his podcast.
The First Lady wore a navy ensemble with a matching hat featuring a white stripe, accompanied by dark gloves and heels, for the prayer service at St. John’s Episcopal Church preceding the inauguration ceremony. Francesa, a self-proclaimed admirer of women's hats, found this particular choice to be “very odd” and unflattering.
The hat also seemed to briefly obstruct the President's attempt to kiss his wife upon their arrival at the Capitol Rotunda. This moment, captured on camera, added to the commentary surrounding the First Lady's attire.
The inauguration day also marked the Trumps' 20th wedding anniversary. Their 2005 nuptials, a lavish affair held in Palm Beach, Florida, were a significant event even before Donald Trump's entry into politics. Melania Trump's Dior wedding gown, valued at $100,000, was a highlight of the celebration.
