Why is Melania Trump being compared to Carmen Sandiego? Her face-concealing hat at Inauguration Day sent a message that got many viewers talking.
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00:00Why is Melania Trump being compared to Carmen Sandiego?
00:04Her face-concealing hat in Inauguration Day sent a message that got many viewers talking.
00:09Melania Trump's outfit at Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th,
00:132025 was a blast from the past. The incoming first lady subtly showed her patriotism by
00:19donning a navy blue Adam Lippis coat and pairing it with dark blue suede heels and black leather
00:24gloves. The outfit's colors were perfectly coordinated with her husband's navy blue suit.
00:29By all accounts, it seemed like Melania was heading for another chic Inauguration Day outfit.
00:34Unfortunately, however, that expectation floated away when cameras captured the ensemble's
00:38centerpiece — her deep blue boater hat. The accessory choice gave us flashbacks to
00:43Barron Trump's graduation, as she donned an eerily similar hat and received lukewarm reactions.
00:49However, her statement accessory choice may have served a deeper meaning on both occasions.
00:54It's no secret that Donald's marriage to Melania has reportedly been on the rocks for quite some
00:59time, and the idea of spending another four years with him in the public eye has likely brought up
01:04a lot of complex emotions for her. So, there's a chance Melania went with a large hat that covers
01:09most of her face to prevent millions of people from seeing her true feelings as her husband was
01:14inaugurated. And she may have worn a similar hat to her son's graduation to conceal her face for
01:19the same reason. Of course, there's also a chance that the incoming first lady could be showing her
01:24nonchalance for Inauguration Day and Donald's presidency at large by repeating her statement
01:30accessory choice.
01:32The massive hat, designed by Eric Javits, has gotten in the way in more ways than one.
01:40Moments before Donald Trump took the oath of office, he leaned in an attempt to kiss his wife
01:44on the cheek but missed, his lips not quite reaching her cheek thanks to the brim of the hat.
01:49The moment was broadcasted by live news at the U.S. Capitol, but the video is already circulating
01:54ex-formerly Twitter, and viewers are having a field day. After the pathetic attempt at affection,
01:59Donald looked rather embarrassed, while Melania smiled, her eyes once again shadowed by the brim
02:04of the hat. The sinister look isn't hard to read, and it made some watchers wonder if the hat's
02:09block of the kiss was part of her plan. The user who posted the video wrote,
02:13Oh, now it makes sense. Melania wore the hat as a barrier to Trump's lips. Got it.
02:18The use of a simple hat to send a message was typical for Melania. She's known for using fashion
02:23to convey how she truly feels, and Inauguration Day 2025 has proven to be no different.
02:29The inauguration is really just a moment of theater where everybody is watching.
02:34While some have praised her for the all-Navy look to match Donald Trump,
02:37others can't help but blast the comically oversized headgear. Over the years, Melania
02:42has been criticized for her inability to hide her expressions and her painfully obvious body
02:46language. But even with an accessory that covers half of her face, viewers couldn't help but pick
02:51up on her vibe. One user wrote, quote, Melania's hat, with a fire emoji, while others could only
02:57compare her to the McDonald's character Hamburglar and super-spy Carmen Sandiego.
03:03Not everyone hated the choice, though, as she did receive praise from those who agreed that
03:07she knew what she was doing. One user joked,
03:09Doesn't get more gangster-looking than Melania Trump. Hat low, all black, and pissed off.
03:14Another added,
03:15Melania standing up there in this Carmen Sandiego-looking-ass hat,
03:19like, I'm just here so I don't get fined, lol.