- Melania Trump is a noted fashion fan
- She has had many viral First Lady moments
- Everyone had something to say about the inauguration hat
Melania Trump knows that fashion plays a part in being the First Lady of the United States.
Dressing the part is an important aspect of any job, but as the wife of the US President, you are under constant scrutiny. Was the skirt too short? Was it appropriate for that event? Did it cost too much?
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Sometimes, a sartorial decision goes unnoticed, blends in. Other times, it’s front and centre. One such headline news occasion, one where the whole world’s eyes are definitely watching, is during the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
So, while her husband was getting sworn in, some people were more distracted by her hat. Some of those people had to take to the internet to express their feelings about the millinery feat designed by Eric Javits.
Some got political, some cracked jokes, and some were downright confused. Let’s take a look at the best reactions…
The internet’s best reactions to Melania Trump’s hat
“Oh, now it makes sense. Melania wore the hat as a barrier to Trump’s lips. Got it,” one person wrote.
Oh, now it makes sense. Melania wore the hat as a barrier to Trump’s lips. Got it. #Inauguration2025 pic.twitter.com/v35yY7eD3I
— JC R WHIT (@JC99WHIT) January 20, 2025
Others made similar comments. One wrote, “Melania wore that hat to protect herself from Trump kissing her — very effective!”
Melania wore that hat to protect herself from Trump kissing her — very effective! pic.twitter.com/WlXxXKvUfv
— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) January 20, 2025
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The political digs at Melania Trump
“Looks like Melania is appropriately dressed for America’s funeral,” one person quipped, making their feelings about her husband’s politics known.
Looks like Melania is appropriately dressed for America's funeral today. pic.twitter.com/UYjoVnjJ9m
— Devin Duke (@sirDukeDevin) January 20, 2025
Melania Trump comparisons to childhood icons
“Melania’s hat is giving Hamburglar,” someone else joked, kicking off a trend of comparisons to the old McDonald’s mascot.
Melania’s hat is giving Hamburglar #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/EnfQWNSwC1
— Cassie DB (@cassandra__db) January 20, 2025
Someone else agreed. They posed the question, “Why the hell does Melania Trump look like the Hamburglar?”
Why the hell does Melania Trump look like the Hamburgler? pic.twitter.com/FVXt80zGe8
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) January 20, 2025
Another simply asked, “Who wore it better, Melania Trump or the Hamburglar?”
Who wore it better, Melania Trump or the Hamburglar? pic.twitter.com/R6tYyfMkhb
— 𝓙𝓲𝓶𝓶𝔂 𝓙 🫒🔑🇵🇸 (@JimmyJ4thewin) January 21, 2025
Someone else thought she was another beloved childhood icon, The Mask.
Melania went the inauguration as The Mask pic.twitter.com/W2SI1bRZnT
— Trash (@UStrashlord) January 20, 2025
“Melania went full Carmen SanDiego today and pulled it off,” another joked.
Melania went full Carmen SanDiego today and pulled it off pic.twitter.com/fd1Q5gJAyX
— Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) January 20, 2025
The side effects of allergy medicine come to life
Another got a bit niche, asking, “Why did Melania dress as the Benadryl hat man night terror?”
why did melania dress as the Benadryl hat man night terror pic.twitter.com/Ow8ek2Qr4G
— Armand Domalewski (@ArmandDoma) January 20, 2025
We imagine this isn’t the last time Melania will get us talking about something, whether style or politics.
