Trump Says Melania 'Hates' These Signature Theatrics of the President

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump disclosed the public appearances his wife Melania Trump dislikes. In a speech to his supporters in Las Vegas, Trump claimed she had criticized his signature rally dance moves and his imitations of weightlifters during transgender athletes speeches, labeling the moments as un-presidential. He said, "She hates it when I imitate no men in women's sports" and "She hates it when I do the weightlifter."

During one instance, Trump recalled Melania telling him, "Darling, please, the weightlifting is terrible." He countered, "But I did become president." The story isn't the first time Trump shared Melania's disapproval of his theatrical onstage moments. He has previously spoken about her disapproval of his dancing and the impression he makes while discussing transgender athletes.

Trump's dancing and physical gestures are a defining part of his campaign appearances, with supporters often urging him to repeat them. Melania, who has generally maintained a lower public profile, is said to give her husband advice about his image and presentation. Despite her lower public role, Trump often portrays her as someone who advises him on his public image.