Melania Trump Copies Husband's Signature Dance in 4th of July Celebration
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First lady Melania Trump appeared to mimic her husband's iconic 'Trump dance' on the White House balcony on Friday evening from which the couple watched an Independence Day fireworks display over the nation's capital.
Newsweek contacted the White House for comment via online inquiry form on Saturday outside of regular office hours.
Why It Matters
Following his November 2024 presidential election victory, numerous videos of Trump performing his dance, which saw him shaking his hips while alternately punching each of his fists out, went viral on social media. The dance was often accompanied by the hit "YMCA," which developed into an unofficial Trump anthem.
What To Know
Trump stood next to his wife on the White House balcony while watching a fireworks display held to celebrate the 249th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence on Friday.
At one point, while "YMCA" was played through a speaker, Trump broke into his signature dance while wearing a white 'Make America Great Again' hat.
To cheers from the assembled crowd, Melania then appeared to mimic her husband's dance, though, unlike him, she kept her palms outstretched rather than scrunched up in a fist.
A clip of Melania dancing was posted on X, formerly Twitter, by Fox News, where it received more than 16,900 views and 174 likes from other users.
File photo: Donald and Melania Trump watch the Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks from the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2025.
File photo: Donald and Melania Trump watch the Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks from the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2025.
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Friday also saw Trump sign his landmark 'Big Beautiful Bill' into law after it was narrowly approved by the House on Thursday.
The legislation includes significant tax cuts, increased funding for the military and border control, and a tightening of eligibility for Medicaid and food stamps.
Speaking to crowds on Friday at the White House, Trump said: "This bill includes the largest tax cut in American history, the largest spending cut in American history, the largest border security investment in American history.
"We're adding things like the biggest tax cut in the history of our country, a child tax credit," the president said.
"So many things are being added that we wouldn't even have time to discuss them when we were doing it."
Over the past few months, the Trump dance has been replicated by sporting figures including UFC and WWE fighters.
What People Are Saying
On X, Monica Crowley, a Trump supporter who currently serves as chief of protocol of the United States, wrote: "Not the first lady @MELANIATRUMP doing the Trump YMCA dance."
She added fire, face with tears of joy and American flag emoji.
Political commentator Nick Sortor wrote: "NOW: President Donald Trump and Melania do the Trump dance on the balcony as the Marine band plays to commemorate Independence Day.
"So thankful these two are living in the White House!" he added.
What Happens Next
The likelihood is that the Trump dance will continue to be performed going forward both by the president himself and those who think it is iconic and/or wish to demonstrate support.
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