The president and first lady landed in Israel on Monday morning during Trump’s first international trip while in office. As the pair walked down the tarmac in Tel Aviv, Trump reached out for his wife’s hand, and she swatted it away. POTUS then used his rejected hand to adjust his tie. Smooth move, Mr. President.
Melania’s slap-back did not go unnoticed. Twitter is abuzz with reactions to the moment; with many praising FLOTUS for ignoring her husband’s hand and encouraging her to continue avoiding him because of his disrespectful behavior. Some are calling it the #swatheardaroundtheworld.
Here is a roundup of some of the best tweets.
We are all Melania. https://t.co/w8hH29dZfF
— Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan) May 22, 2017
I am obsessed with Melania. She's absolutely done with that monster. pic.twitter.com/eGKkqoy1pi
— Hannah Jane Parkinson (@ladyhaja) May 22, 2017
LOL! Melania in Tel Aviv is as MISERABLE, as Melania in the U.S. Watch her push away the CREEP's hand. PRICELESS???This guy is DISGUSTING! pic.twitter.com/lhR1JdTi1m
— Voice of Reason (@raggapegs) May 22, 2017
Melania isn't even pretending. Wow. https://t.co/Bexf9GwZl6
— Joy-Ann (Pro-Democracy) Reid ? (@JoyAnnReid) May 22, 2017
Melania swatting Donald away when he tries to hold her hand is… oooooff#swatheardroundtheworldhttps://t.co/IVxF9WHwhJ pic.twitter.com/8DmwA8SI4l
— Jenna Amatulli (@ohheyjenna) May 22, 2017
Melania! You Go Girl! Way to flick off #PussyGrabberinChief's sweaty little hand! I have a crush… #swatheardroundtheworld
— Ripple ? (@dharmadude) May 22, 2017
Oh Melania @FLOTUS your face might be too frozen with Botox to show emotion but your hands sure as hell aren't!#swatheardroundtheworld
— J. K. Upping (@kj_downing) May 22, 2017
can't blame @FLOTUS. per usual @POTUS walking ahead w 100% disrespect. #resist #swatheardroundtheworld #notnormal https://t.co/LBc1N8BGoC
— kitty grabs back | #VoteBlue (@kittygrabsback) May 22, 2017
Being married to a supposed billionaire? Supposed billions. Swatting his hand away? Priceless. #swatheardroundtheworld https://t.co/BSnBgWexIQ
— Rich✌️Evans (@_neppie_) May 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/RuggerTex5/status/866617766845001728
https://twitter.com/KarenCivil/status/866664999128895488
Trump looked over, saw they were holding hands, tried to do the same with Melania and she was like nope ?
— Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) May 22, 2017
She is really showing her disgust for Trump. Though I'm surprised he attempted to hold her hand, usually he leaves Melania miles behind..
— The Red-Hooded Socialist? (@Bad_Writer0111) May 22, 2017