Melania Trump and her husband, Donald, appeared at an event celebrating 250 years of the Navy on Sunday. While many were annoyed that the president arrived an hour late, when the first lady began her speech, people had differing opinions. While many praised Melania’s speech, social media erupted with taunts towards her and her awkward greeting.

Donald and Melania Trump appeared at an event at the Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday, to celebrate 250 years of the Navy. The couple was late to the event as Donald Trump’s speech began more than an hour later than planned.

Both Melania and her husband arrived wearing their what is now only called their trademark cap. Donald wore his usual red MAGA hat, while Melania, less frequently, wore a white cap with the same USA logo as Donald’s.

Meanwhile, the First Lady of the United States rocked somehwat of a ‘Top Gun’ style with a brown bomber jacket, but as she began her speech, people had some opinions as to how she greeted the navy audience members.

“Hooyah, Navy,” Melania said, but the response was likely not what she had expected. While applause followed, an awkward pause soon appeared in the crowd.

Melania Trump: Hello, fellow cadets

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While some praised Melania Trump for her greeting, others weren’t convinced. On social media, many users made their opinions clear on Melania’s “Hooyah.”

“Please make it stop,” one X user wrote.

Melania Trump mocked after ‘awkward greeting’ towards sailors
“Cringe,” another added,” while a third asked, “Good lord. Did her comms team tell her to say this to be relatable?”

A fourth mocked the first lady by saying, “Now she speaks Navy. She can add it to her list of languages,” referring to the claims that Melania can speak six languages, including French and Italian, but rarely or never has used them in public.

Another social media user stated, “We are a goddamned sitcom.”

“Our country is being invaded by foreigners! ICE, we got one, quick!” one wrote.

After greeting sailors with a “hooyah,” Melania continued her speech by saying it was an honor to be there.

“Generations of sailors have kept America free because of your presence on the high seas,” she said. “Your strength, bravery and sacrifice inspires us all.”

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