Melania repeatedly refuses to hold Trump’s hand in frosty exchange as they arrive in DC – sparking mockery on Twitter

Melania Trump has once again been caught on camera appearing to refuse to hold her husband Donald’s hand – sparking amusement on social media. 

The latest frosty encounter took place on Sunday evening when the president and first lady arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Washington DC after spending the weekend in New Jersey.  

As the couple descended the steps of Air Force One with son Barron in tow, Donald reached over to grasp Melania’s hand, which she quickly pulled away. 

The president then reached out again, but Melania kept her hand away, tucked tightly against her skirt.  

Video of the incident went viral on Twitter as dozens of viewers joked that the first lady couldn’t bear the thought of touching her husband.  

A debate ensued as other users came out to defend the president, insisting that Melania was merely trying to keep her frock from blowing upward in the wind. 

Melania Trump appeared to refuse to hold her husband Donald’s hand as they disembarked from Air Force One in Washington DC on Sunday evening

The frosty encounter took place on Sunday evening when the president and first lady arrived at Joint Base Andrews after spending the weekend in New Jersey. As they descended the steps of Air Force One, Donald reached over to grasp Melania’s hand, which she quickly pulled away

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Twitter users had some hilarious takes on what took place in the video when it was tweeted by journalist Rex Chapman. 

‘Melania – once again – wanting nothing to do with Trump’s small hands…’ Chapman wrote in his tweet.

‘Melania tryna social distance her way into some divorce papers,’ one wrote. 

But others said the interaction was being misinterpreted, and that Melania merely wanted to avoid a wardrobe malfunction. 

‘Don’t be ridiculous…she was navigating stairs in heels and a dress. The wind was blowing and she was using one hand to hold the rail and the handbag to keep her skirt from flying up and showing everyone her bloomers,’ one woman wrote. 

‘She’s making sure dress doesn’t blow open. Big scary orange man resides in your head Rex!’ another added.  

Twitter users had some hilarious takes on what took place in the video when it was tweeted by journalist Rex Chapman

‘Melania tryna social distance her way into some divorce papers,’ one troll wrote

But others said the interaction was being misinterpreted, and that Melania merely wanted to avoid a wardrobe malfunction

The defenders noted the windy conditions as the first couple arrived in DC

Melania and Donald ignored any awkwardness as they reached the bottom of the steps and smiled toward reporters 

Melania eventually gave in and held Donald’s hand as they walked toward Marine One