Donald Trump gives Melania awkward birthday kiss before they part ways after pope's funeral
Donald and
Melania Trump
shared an awkward-looking good bye kiss before incumbent and First Lady went their separate ways Saturday nighy after returning from
Pope Francis' funeral
in Rome.
The president boarded Marine One to proceed to his golf course in Bedminster,
New Jersey
, as the first lady climbed into her SUV at the Newark airport on the eve of her
55th birthday
. However, before departing, they had a lovely farewell at the airport: Trump kissed his wife on the cheek. He abruptly halted on his way to his chopper and returned to the first lady to give her a final kiss.
The gesture seemed sweet but the two acted like a teenage couple whose parents were watching. Trump initially waved his wife goodbye before deciding to give her a peck on the cheek. Melania was forced to bend over a bit because she didn't fully hug her husband, just putting her hand on his shoulder while he wrapped his around her lower back.
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Trump initially waved his wife goodbye before deciding to give her a peck on the cheek
(Image: AP)
It's unclear why the first couple were going separate ways. However, Melania might have been going to
New York City
to spend her birthday night with their son, Barron Trump, who resides there.
On Friday, Trump informed reporters that the pair will go on Air Force One to celebrate her birthday. A huge bouquet of pink roses was brought by an aide from the aircraft and placed in the first lady's motorcade. A chocolate coin featuring the first lady's seal was served as dessert during the meal aboard Air Force One.
Melania spent the entire weekend wearing black
(Image: AP)
The Trumps departed the White House on Friday morning, took a plane to Rome for the night, and then traveled to the Vatican on Saturday to attend the pontiff's funeral. As soon as the ceremony ended, they departed Italy and returned to the US on Saturday night.
During the journey, Melania Trump had changed out of her funeral attire. She wore a Burberry trench coat over her black leggings, shirt, and flats when she stepped off the plane.
Melania presumably went to NYC to spend her birthday evening with her son Barron
(Image: AP)
"Oh she's gonna have a great birthday. She's got a working birthday," the president told reporters Friday on Air Force One on the flight to Rome. "I'll take her for dinner on the Boeing. I'll take her for dinner on Air Force One," he said. Trump admitted that he hadn't bought his wife any gift because "it's been very busy."
Melania spent the entire weekend wearing black. She accessorized her Dolce and Gabbana outfit for the burial service with a diamond cross necklace, lace gloves, and a veil. The first lady is a Catholic.
For the duration of the service, the first couple held hands—the most amount of affection they are typically seen expressing to each other.
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