President Donald Trump finally sat down with a female world leader, and somehow the biggest headline wasn’t the World Cup, the tariffs, or even the decade-long tension between the two countries. It was the look on Melania Trump’s face. Viewers swore the first lady’s expression read less pol ite smile and more like her signature scowl—or maybe something even icier—prompting one very loud question: was Melania reacting to just how warmly Sheinbaum and Trump appeared to get along? Trump’s cozy moment with the Mexican President has fans focusing on his wife, Melania, staring from her seat. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) ‘Oh My’: Melania Shares an Embarrassing Exchange with Trump That Should’ve Stayed Private — and Viewers Say It Exposes How Little She Cares Melania sat next to the pair as they chatted in viral footage from the president’s box at the FIFA World Cup draw. Her cold body language wasn’t hard to miss in one single snapshot Trump first leaned in toward his wife, speaking to her while she stared straight ahead in another direction, offering little reaction to his words. When that exchange appeared to go nowhere, he later turned toward Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who immediately engaged. The two leaned in toward each other, smiling and clearly absorbed in conversation. Melania, seated right beside them, remained visibly disengaged, giving no indication that she was part of — or enjoying — the moment unfolding next to her. That contrast sent Cultura Colectiva + to Facebook with the now-viral caption asking, “Is Melania jealous? Cameras caught Donald Trump and Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, having a lively conversation during the World Cup draw — while Melania sat in the background looking bored, annoyed, or just completely over it.” But as soon as the theory took off, a chorus of bandwagoners pushed back, claiming the internet was misreading the former first lady completely. The first wave of replies came fast. “I don’t think she knows where she is tbh. She looks like she’s spacing out,” one person joked. A second said, “She’s looking at his diaper wondering when to change it.” Another viewer dismissed the jealousy angle entirely: “I would say probably more like relief.” A third insisted none of this was surprising because “Melania hardly ever smiles.” Someone else chimed in, “She’s probably hoping he’ll find someone else. I would.” And one comment cut straight to the point: “She doesn’t care. She doesn’t have to touch him anymore. She’s just protecting her money.” People have been suggesting for years that Melania doesn’t enjoy life as Trump’s wife, and recent months have only kept that conversation alive. Her rare appearances at the White House and her long stretches away from Washington have repeatedly raised questions about her distance. Reports have lingered about Melania spending minimal time in D.C., preferring New York, and showing up only for select ceremonial events. Even the “60 Minutes Australia” segment about her absence reignited talk about whether the first lady likes being near the man she married at all, with commentators describing her as transactional and deliberately removed from her husband’s political world. Michael Wolff, author of Fire and Fury and who's known to have one of the best sources inside the Trump circle, quotes a Trump insider:"Melania hates his [Trump's] f***ing guts." pic.twitter.com/IdBk8I7BeM— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) April 17, 2025 Trump, meanwhile, has tried to paint a different picture. His recent Cabinet-room tale about Melania calling him “darling” while asking him to quiet the construction noise outside the East Wing was met with visible disbelief online. Many listeners didn’t buy the reenactment, especially given that the couple’s public moments have often shown more tension than tenderness. Trump delivered the anecdote as proof of a warm private dynamic, but viewers treated it as another attempt to reset a narrative that keeps slipping out of his grip. The exchange with Sheinbaum added a fresh layer because of the diplomatic context. Even though the FIFA draw was the centerpiece of the moment, the mere fact that Trump and Sheinbaum were finally speaking face to face after months of delays amplified the scrutiny. The U.S., Mexico, and Canada are jointly hosting next year’s tournament, and the leaders — joined later by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney — held a private meeting after the draw to discuss the event, Forbes reported. Whether she was bored, irritated, or just counting the seconds until it was over, the photo revived the internet’s favorite pastime — asking whether Melania is jealous or simply uninterested. She rarely gives the public anything to work with, but that blank stare keeps people guessing. ‘She’s Looking at His Diaper’: Melania Completely Locks Up While Trump Laughs with Another Woman, Folks Zoom In on What She Was Really Staring At ...read more read less