An expert in lip reading has reportedly disclosed the affectionate nickname President Donald Trump uses for his wife during a conversation at a military parade.
President Trump marked his 79th birthday on Saturday, June 14, with an elaborate $45 million military parade in Washington, DC. This celebration was in honor of the 250th anniversary of the US Army.
The President entered the scene to the sound of ‘Hail to the Chief’ and ‘Happy Birthday,’ flanked by First Lady Melania Trump, his family, and other dignitaries. They observed the demonstration of the US military’s might, showcasing tanks, aircraft from various eras, and soldiers in both historical and contemporary uniforms patrolling the capital.
The parade narrated the history of the American Army, spanning from the Battle of Lexington during the Revolutionary War to present times. It marked the first time since the conclusion of the Gulf War in 1991 that troops gathered in such massive numbers through the city’s streets.
As Trump approached the podium, a professional lip reader with a keen eye claims he made a heartfelt three-word remark to his wife, which included a tender nickname.
While Trump was making his way to the stage, Melania gently touched his back, and he reciprocated the gesture.
Lip-reader Jeremy Freeman shared with the Irish Star that as Melania moved to her seat, Trump said: “Thank you, baby.”
This interaction followed an awkward and rather peculiar exchange between them.
Another lip reader, Nicola Hickling, informed the same publication that Melania commented on the parading troops, saying: “They’re good.”
Trump allegedly replied: “I pushed my finger on one of them.”
The meaning of this comment remains unclear.
Melania then reportedly remarked: “You didn’t do that.”
During the event, Trump delivered an eight-minute speech, emphasizing: “Every other country celebrates their victories. It’s about time America did too.”
He continued: “We’re the hottest country in the world right now. If you threaten the American people, our soldiers are coming for you.”
Following the speech, the Trumps and attendees were treated to an impressive fireworks display over the Tidal Basin.
The White House communications director, Steven Cheung, claimed that over 250,000 ‘patriots showed up’ to support the event, though evidence from attendees and news outlets suggests otherwise.
Footage of the parade and the size of the crowds led many to believe that the attendance figure was significantly exaggerated. Reports from the Associated Press, the New York Times, and Fox News indicated that the turnout was much smaller.
Nevertheless, the occasion was a long-held aspiration for the President, who first expressed a desire for a military parade during his initial presidential term in 2017, and he deemed it a considerable ‘success.’
Speaking to Fox News, Trump stated: “It was beautiful. We had a fantastic audience.”
This was despite the presence of ‘No Kings’ protesters who intentionally organized a demonstration to contrast with what they viewed as a costly and un-American birthday parade in Washington.
Protests occurred in various major US cities on Saturday against Trump’s perceived authoritarian stance and his firm actions on immigration. Earlier this month, he deployed thousands of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles to manage civil unrest.
The disruption arose from immigration enforcement operations, where numerous undocumented migrants in Latino communities were apprehended.