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Analysts break down the link between Trump's appearance and Melania's rejection
May 5, 2026
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Political analysts Joanna Coles and David Rothkopf discussed President Donald Trump's deteriorating mental and physical health, highlighting a moment where Melania Trump appeared to reject his attempts to hold her hand. In a conversation during The Daily Beast Podcast, Coles noted Trump's need to cling to Melania for stability -- while descending the White House's stairs -- pointed to significant health concerns.
She observed the moment when Melania initially pulled her hand away, before reluctantly taking it when necessary for the stairs. This dynamic, suggests visible disdain, argues Coles. Rothkopf described the scene as horrible and noted the humiliation Trump experienced. Coles contextualized the moment within Melania's recent peculiar press conference denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein, characterizing the staircase incident as revealing the first lady's apparent contempt for the President while he struggles with observable physical decline.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.
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