Awkward moments between Donald and Melania Trump are not uncommon, but Thursday's debate saw an interaction between the couple that was so odd people don't know what to make of it.
At the end of the final debate between the president and Joe Biden, both of their respective partners made their way on to the stage. While everything seemed rosy between the Bidens, there was a strange moment with the Trump's when Melania appeared to quickly rip her hand away from her husband.
Eagle-eyed viewers on social media were quick to notice this and soon enough footage of the incident was all over Twitter, with many claiming that the first lady had hastily snatched her hand away from the POTUS.
Melania yanks her hand away from Trump. (Spotted by @WalnutDust) https://t.co/NHDzoYfSuT— The Recount (@The Recount) 1603422305
LOL, in this video Joe Biden tries to wave to Trump, but Trump doesn't even acknowledge it and then Melania rips he… https://t.co/5l8bd2dv2N— David Pakman (@David Pakman) 1603424552
I know we hate a "Melania HATES him" narrative BUT I MEAN https://t.co/dpXKEOe2So— Pascal Englund (@Pascal Englund) 1603420851
@WalnutDust the way she wiped her hand off on her skirt— Misa Sugiura (she/her) (@Misa Sugiura (she/her)) 1603421840
Having to hold his hand makes @FLOTUS’s skin crawl... #Trump #Melania https://t.co/GJVZ6rN3EZ— Andy Ostroy (@Andy Ostroy) 1603424317
Wow. https://t.co/RS2KMTx31q— The Lincoln Project (@The Lincoln Project) 1603423583
Others weren't too sure and believed that it was actually Trump who had pushed her hand away.
@WalnutDust I knew someone caught it!! I always watch their interactions very closely! Trump will be taking applica… https://t.co/akbSncY6Zr— Smiley Nugget (@Smiley Nugget) 1603421286
Did Trump just push Melania's hand and back? #Debate2020 #TrumpMeltdown https://t.co/BJETGo6Xav— Subtle Curry (@Subtle Curry) 1603420944
Or maybe both things happened?
Melania forcefully pulls her hand away and Trump shoved her https://t.co/p4JqTuy6QE— AnnSloan (@AnnSloan) 1603421123
People seem to enjoy the supposed narrative that Melania isn't as enamoured with her husband as she would like us to think, but sometimes things aren't as clear cut and obvious as everyone would like to make out.
The first lady has been away from the campaign trail this election and has recently overcome a Covid-19 diagnosis, just like her husband. That being said, Trump was the only person on the stage not wearing a mask at the end, with Melania and the Bidens all wearing face coverings.