Trump Praised as ‘Real Man’ for Catching Melania During Slip

An old video from 2018 has resurfaced, showing former President Donald Trump helping Melania Trump avoid a fall—and it’s drawing fresh attention online.

The clip, filmed during Trump’s first term, captures the couple walking across the White House lawn toward a helicopter. As Melania, dressed in a navy coat and brown-heeled boots, appeared to stumble slightly, Trump instinctively caught her, keeping her upright.

Social Media Reacts

Supporters quickly applauded the moment:

“Simply a real man protecting his lady,” one user wrote.
Another added, “The man is smooth. He caught her in stride and kept going.”

Some noted that slipping in heels is common, calling Melania’s stumble “very elegant.”

However, not everyone was impressed. One viewer quipped, “Omg, he did something normal that anyone would do,” while another joked, “She was trying to run away.”

Context Behind the Moment

The video’s renewed attention comes after Trump’s tense February 28 meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where discussions focused on ending Russia’s invasion.