‘Welcome home!’: Fans rejoice as Donald Trump and Melania dance at Commander-in-Chief ball to thunderous applause|Watch

Donald Trump entered the Commander-in-Chief ball with his wife, Melania Trump, to a huge round of applause.

Published on: Jan 21, 2025, 12:41:23 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Donald Trump entered the Commander-in-Chief ball with his wife, Melania Trump, to a huge round of applause. The ball came shortly after Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

Donald Trump and Melania dance at Commander-in-Chief ball (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (AP)

Trump wore a black tuxedo and bow tie to the ball, while Melania donned a black-and-white strapless gown, white high-heeled shoes and black choker with a broach resembling a floral bouquet affixed to it. The dress was designed by Hervé Pierre.

The couple began dancing at the event aimed at military service members, and was later joined by vice president JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance on stage. They were also joined by members of the nation’s armed forces.

Videos of Trump and Melania’s dance have gone viral. Take a look:

‘You can feel the energy’

X users took to the comment section of the above video to praise the couple. “We will all remember this moment forever!” one user wrote. “Melania looks stunning!” said another. “Slow dance, fast dance, doesn't matter, President Trump is a GREAT dancer!” one user wrote, while another said, “Love these two! A beautiful couple!”

“Such a beautiful dance! Congratulations!” one user wrote, while another said, “I cried. Beautiful. Welcome home!” “Melania is the most beautiful First Lady in the world!” one user said. Another wrote, “This is all so powerful, you can feel the energy.”

“I’ve had no higher privilege in life than to serve as your commander in chief, not once but twice,” Trump told the crowd, which cheered.

The ball featured a video call with US service members who are stationed in South Korea, New York Post reported.

Trump was handed a sword to cut a huge cake before leaving the stage. “Does anyone want some cake,” Trump asked happily, before dancing with the sword in hand with YMCA being played over the speakers.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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