James Besanvalle
Sep 30, 2020
Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s first presidential debate of 2020 on Tuesday was just as messy as everyone predicted.
Highlights include the POTUS refusing to condemn white supremacists, Biden telling Trump to “shut up” and Trump clarifying that when he suggested injecting bleach to cure coronavirus, he said it “sarcastically”.
But it’s a moment from the evening between the two debaters and their wives that shows one of the biggest points of difference from the evening.
Namely for the chemistry (or what seemed like a lack thereof) between Trump and his wife Melania.
After the debate, the two partners approached their husbands on stage for a photo opportunity.
As the First Lady approached the POTUS, he reached for her arm and gave it a little rub – to which she rather unenthusiastically rubbed his arm back. They stood next to each other and looked like they exchanged some light pleasantries.
In contrast, when Jill approached her husband on stage, they gave each other a big hug and then put their arms around each other – smiling and waving to the crowd.
Trump and Biden greet their spouses post-debate. https://t.co/AFeNAqFN8v— The Recount (@The Recount) 1601434457
People also remarked that it also appeared like Trump noticed the warm exchange between Jill and Joe, then immediately started holding his wife’s hand:
@therecount Not that it REALLY matters how well the president’s relationship with their spouse is, but this is something to take note of— Joseph Hull (@Joseph Hull) 1601434608
We all deserve someone who embraces us like Jill, not Melania. https://t.co/AQQ5WW58O8— KevinlyFather 🇺🇲🇨🇦🇲🇼🇸🇿 (@KevinlyFather 🇺🇲🇨🇦🇲🇼🇸🇿) 1601436692
Notice how Dr. Jill Biden hugs and kisses Joe Biden after the debate and Melania and Donald Trump barely touch. Can… https://t.co/W5vwMZ6R0O— Madam Vice President Harris is THEE GOAT! (@Madam Vice President Harris is THEE GOAT!) 1601434046
And they had a lot of thoughts:
@KevinlyFather @DavidBeazley4 Melania seemed hesitant to even go stand with him. And he gave her an arm rub! It's a… https://t.co/k2mShWsaIc— Ce (@Ce) 1601438645
@KevinlyFather Look at the affection in that arm rub— Crooked Donnie (@Crooked Donnie) 1601437104
did anyone else see Melania Trump walk up to him with NO mask on and just stood next to him, where as Jill was wear… https://t.co/xD9j8QsZkf— jinmine (@jinmine) 1601433817
@AdamParkhomenko I like how at the conclusion of the debate Jill embraced Joe. Melania & Trump did the obligator… https://t.co/Iw4UGquoWH— JT-Pass the Freedom to Vote Act. (@JT-Pass the Freedom to Vote Act.) 1601433815
Jill Biden shows her husband love and support at the end of the debate. Melania looks like she'd rather hug Joe too.— Neko421 (@Neko421) 1601433788
Ouch.
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