26.09.2025 15:00
The heated conversation between Donald Trump and his wife Melania in the White House garden garnered significant attention on social media. At first glance, the couple appeared to be arguing, but it turned out they were actually discussing the 'escalator malfunction' that occurred during the United Nations General Assembly.
Donald Trump and his wife Melania's heated conversation captured in the White House garden became a sensation on social media. In the footage, Trump's finger-wagging at his wife and Melania's nodding gave many people the impression that "they are fighting."
However, according to lip readers, the reality is quite different. British expert Jeremy Freeman stated that the couple was actually discussing the "escalator malfunction" that occurred during the United Nations General Assembly. According to Freeman, Melania was saying to Trump, "You kept going," while Trump was reacting, "It was unbelievable, how could this happen?"
Another lip reader, Nicola Hickling, argued that Trump was actually trying to protect his wife. According to her interpretation, Trump said, "I can't forgive them, they wanted to harm you," to which Melania responded, "We can't do this, we need to stay safe."
The incident originated from the escalator malfunction that occurred in the UN building. Shortly after the Trump couple stepped onto the escalator, the system stopped, and the couple narrowly escaped a major danger. Trump claimed that this incident was part of a "sabotage plan" against him, along with sound and teleprompter malfunctions.
On social media, these images were likened to the incident where French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte Macron, was pushed. Trump had previously humorously given Macron "marriage advice" regarding this incident.