Donald Trump found himself in an awkward situation with his wife Melania Trump during King Charles III’s state visit to the United States of America, when he was filmed holding his hand on her backside.
The unusual moment came after world leaders exchanged greetings during a major visit to Washington, where Trump and the king were earlier seen shaking hands on a live broadcast, the Daily Mirror reports.
Just moments after that encounter, Trump’s hand moved down from his wife’s back. Photographers covering the event captured the moment the president touched the back of the first lady’s body, before he seemed to realize what he had done.
The short clip shows Trump quickly withdrawing his hand and then patting Melania on the back, in the waist area. He then removes his hand and turns back to shaking hands with the king, but that brief moment did not go unnoticed.
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Numerous users of social networks commented on this event. Some described it as a “playful gesture”, while others reacted jokingly or critically.
This incident happened while they were walking together towards the Washington Obelisk, and followed another move that caused public reactions.
Namely, Trump and Melania did not bow or bow when meeting the royal couple, including Queen Camilla, which some interpreted as a violation of protocol.
Royal protocol for generations has defined the rules of conduct during official meetings, but some commentators point out that these rules are not always strictly applied today, especially when it comes to meetings between heads of state.
(Vijesti.ba)
