Melania Trump’s team just shared a new video that caught everyone’s attention.
It shows her and President Trump slowly walking down the White House staircase at the Congressional Ball. They are arm in arm, moving to the tune of “Hail to the Chief.”
But there’s a twist. The video is slightly slowed down. Fans noticed it moves more gracefully than other footage from the night. It almost feels like a scene from a movie.
Trump pauses halfway to point at the crowd and raise his fist. Melania stays perfectly poised beside him. The edit looks elegant. But critics say it only highlights concerns about the president’s stamina and energy.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a Congressional Ball tonight at the White House.
. pic.twitter.com/KSDO1l6Bfg— Paul Villarreal (AKA Vince Manfeld) (@AureliusStoic1) December 12, 2025
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The scrutiny comes after reports that Trump is traveling less and appearing less often than during his first term. Some outlets say he has even been dozing off during White House meetings.
Trump didn’t take it lightly. On Tuesday, he posted a 488-word defense. “There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me!” he wrote. He bragged his doctors gave him “PERFECT Marks” and insisted he is still sharp and energetic.
He also lashed out at The New York Times, calling them “seditious” and “true enemies of the people.” The Times fired back, saying Americans deserve honest reporting on their leaders’ health.
There was a small win for Trump this week. After a week of wearing a mysterious bandage on his right hand, he appeared at the Ball without it.
But the hand was still covered in heavy makeup to hide bruising. The color didn’t match his natural skin tone.
The change came after Daily Beast reporter Farrah Tomazin pressed press secretary Karoline Leavitt. She explained, “The president is literally constantly shaking hands. The Oval Office is like Grand Central Terminal. He is meeting more people than you even know about every day.”
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