Melania Trump’s latest look sparks both applause and backlash
Melania Trump Reemerges Publicly
After keeping a low profile early in Donald Trump’s second term, Melania Trump returned to the spotlight at the 2025 Congressional Picnic on June 12.
Her presence surprised many, drawing attention away from her husband.
Style and Public Reaction
Melania wore floral Dolce & Gabbana pants and pink Manolo Blahnik heels—an outfit that was widely praised. One guest called it “one of her best looks.”
Social media buzzed with admiration, though some users reignited comparisons to Caitlyn Jenner, a topic that “divided opinion sharply.”
President Trump’s Praise
President Trump thanked Melania for organizing the event and praised her involvement in policy, including the Take It Down Act.
He joked she might “take over his job.”
Fashion Evolution and Image
Melania’s style has shifted to a more polished look. At the 2025 inauguration, her black dress and hat led art historian Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw to note her “reserved presence.”
