Melania Trump stood behind her husband today as he delivered remarks at an event honoring Hispanic Heritage Month.
The 47-year-old First Lady seemed inspired by Latin culture in her choice of outfit, picking a bright red skirt with a ruffled mermaid hem.
She paired it with a figure-hugging off-white top with long sleeves and accessorized with a pair of red heels, making her a pop of color on a stage alongside people in dark suits.
Lady in red: Melania Trump wore a fun red-and-white ensemble as she joined her husband at a Hispanic Heritage Month in the White House on Friday
Glammed up: Melania looked chic in her red mermaid-style skirt and figure-hugging top
Tight: She stood behind her husband in a snug long-sleeved off-white top, while he delivered a speech from the podium in the East Room of the White House
Look a that! She even flashed a big smile for the reporters and leaders who had gathered to hear the president deliver his address
Glam squad: She wore her hair blown out around her shoulders, and glossy pink lipstick
A minute later… She made her way to the stage after Trump was already there
Zoning out? She wore a mostly stoic expression while he delivered his remarks
Not one to usually crack a large smile — especially one that bares teeth — Melania showed off her pearly whites with a brief by glowing grin as she mounted the stage about a minute after her husband — to cheers from the audience.
She wore glossy pink lipstick, mascara, and bronzer, and kept her hair down around her shoulders in a pristine blow-out.
Standing near Labor Secretary Alex Acosta while Trump spoke at the podium in front of them, she returned her expression to a flat, pouty one, keeping her arms down at her sides.
She looked on from the stage in the East Room in the White House as the President spoke to the assembled reporters and Hispanic leaders.
Trump delivered a short speech in which he discussed the contributions of the Hispanic community in the US, doling out praise but also slipping in some words of criticism regarding what he perceives as the ‘tough’ culture.
The First Lady appears to have had her make-up done right before the event
Less is more: She didn’t seem to wear jewelry, nor did she carry a bag
Melania smiled happily before joining her husband on stage, where she stood by his side throughout his speech
Community: Trump talked about the contributions of Hispanics in the US
Joining in: She laughed briefly when the audience laughed
Mixed words: Trump said sometimes Hispanics are ‘too tough’, but added, ‘That’s OK. I have to deal with it. I have to deal with it’
Bye: The two exited the East Room together after the speech, with Melania smiling at the photographers, while Donald waved in their direction
‘You teach our children. You lead our churches. You protect our communities and you defend our nation,’ he said, reading off a teleprompter in the room.
‘Among you are leaders in government, faith, and business. Fantastic people in this audience.
‘I know some of them, and believe me, they’re very tough and they’re very smart. Sometimes they’re too tough. But that’s OK. I have to deal with it. I have to deal with it. Fantastic people.’
He also discussed the situation in Puerto Rico, pronouncing the territory’s name in an exaggerated accent that earned a few laughs from the crowd but some criticism on social media.