Donald and Melania Trump flew from Florida to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on President’s Day, Monday, February 16. The First Lady stepped off the aircraft and headed toward Marine One wearing a long gray coat, leather gloves, and tall boots — but it was her accessory that drew the most attention. She wore large black sunglasses despite it being nighttime.
Online reactions quickly followed after footage showed Melania walking alongside Donald Trump as they entered the White House. Some commenters questioned why she would wear sunglasses in the evening, while others speculated—without evidence—about what might be behind the choice.
Reports also noted the couple spent Valentine’s Day weekend at Mar-a-Lago. When asked by reporters about any plans with his wife, Trump avoided giving a direct answer, calling it the “toughest question,” before shifting to promoting Melania’s documentary. He described it as successful and said she had done “a good job.”
Trump also claimed his wife had done “very consequential work,” suggesting the public would view her as one of the “truly great first ladies” once they saw what she was doing related to Russia and Ukraine, along with other efforts.
Melania’s sunglasses weren’t the only style moment that drew commentary recently. At the premiere of her documentary, she wore an all-black look: a fitted skirt suit with black pumps. Some observers felt the outfit blended into the event’s similarly dark décor rather than standing out.
She also faced criticism for a shiny, form-fitting New Year’s Eve dress that some thought overwhelmed her overall appearance. Online comments ranged from mild critique to harsh mockery.
And at the 2025 inauguration ceremony, Melania wore a dark navy coat-and-skirt ensemble topped with a wide-brimmed hat that partially obscured her face—another look that sparked debate and divided opinions online.
