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- Melania Trump’s reaction to Jennifer Hudson’s FIFA World Cup anthem exposed by lip reader (themirror.com)
Melania and Donald Trump Shared Their Thoughts on Jennifer Hudson’s National Anthem at the World Cup Final
Jennifer Hudson took center stage on July 19 at the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in New York, delivering a stirring rendition of the National Anthem. The performance took place at MetLife Stadium, where both President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were in attendance, watching from their private box.
Hudson, dressed elegantly in a white gown accented with red, white, and blue laces, captivated both the live audience and viewers at home with her soulful delivery. Following President Trump’s recent comments about bonding with his son Barron over soccer, the couple’s reactions to the anthem were closely observed.
According to lip reader Nicola Hickling, the Trumps appeared pleased with Hudson’s performance. President Trump reportedly said to Melania, “Our girl, beautiful voice.
Did you like it?” to which the First Lady responded, “Of course, she sang our favorite song.”
The president added, “I liked it too.”
This appearance marked another public outing for the couple after the president attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals in June, an event where Melania was notably absent and the president was accompanied by his granddaughter, Kai Trump. That NBA game drew criticism after footage emerged of the president dozing off and being booed by the crowd, although some online edits suggested the reaction was more positive.
The First Lady’s presence at the World Cup final followed a FIFA-related reception at Trump Tower, which was attended by Trump aide Natalie Harp. Harp’s close proximity to the president sparked speculation and criticism on social media, with some questioning why she was present instead of Melania.
Photos showing Harp smiling brightly next to the 80-year-old president led to jokes and commentary online, with some users questioning the Republican commitment to “family values” and others suggesting Harp might be vying for a more prominent role alongside Trump, referencing his past extramarital affairs.
The World Cup final served as a moment for unity and celebration through sport, with Jennifer Hudson’s heartfelt anthem setting the tone-while the reactions from the presidential box added a layer of political and social commentary to the evening’s events.