Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl this past Sunday. He brought a large entourage including several family members, but Melania Trump was absent. This led to speculation on social media as to why she wasn’t there.
During her husband’s two presidential terms, Melania Trump’s life has seen various phases. Between the terms, her life was relatively quiet, but now she’s back in the spotlight. There have been persistent rumors about her marriage to Donald Trump and speculations of a rift between them.
On Inauguration Day, behavioral scientist Abbie Maroño noted some details about Melania’s actions that seemed to indicate discomfort with public attention. For example, her choice of a wide-brimmed hat appeared to act as a barrier when her husband attempted to kiss her, resulting in an awkward air kiss. At the inaugural ball, both initially seemed tense during the first dance, though the atmosphere lightened later.