An interaction between Melania Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom has sparked wild rumors online.
The First Lady and her husband, Donald Trump, touched down in California on Thursday to meet with Governor Newsom, despite months of bashing him and his response to the Los Angeles wildfires. The two, from opposing political parties, came together to discuss the destruction caused and how to work together to overcome it.
However, the internet was more focused on Melania’s meeting with Newsom. They noted that she eagerly welcomed a kiss from the governor, after famously dodging her husband’s kiss during his inauguration.
Naturally people began to speculate on social media, insisting that Melania had more chemistry with the governor than her own husband. Users said that, “She has the hots for Gavin,” while others agreed, writing, “Melania looks more comfortable kissing @GavinNewsom than she does her husband.”
Melania Trump kissing Donald Trump vs Melania Trump kissing Gavin Newsom. pic.twitter.com/rt2qkVFEGX [1]
— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) January 25, 2025 [2]
Other users insisted that those suggesting Melania had a crush were simply “stirring the pot.” After the awkward inauguration moment, the public were convinced that Melania’s overly large hat was a strategic decision so that she could avoid a kiss from Trump.
Shortly after their meeting on the runway, Trump is heard saying, “I appreciate the Governor coming out and meeting me.”
Newsom responded, “Thank you for being here… We’re going to need your support. We’re going to need your help. We’re going to need your help. You were there for us during COVID. I don’t forget that. And I have all the expectations that we’ll be able to work together to get this speedy recovery.”
In another odd connection, Gavin Newsom was previously married to Kimberly Guilfoyle – the long-time partner and fiancee of Donald Trump Jr. The two split earlier this year.
Other on Twitter had a field day:
Find somebody who looks at you the way Melania Trump looks at Gavin Newsom.
🍿 pic.twitter.com/ukrPaY34JI [3]
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) January 27, 2025 [4]
Gavin Newsom, towering over Donald Trump who was wearing height increasing boots, has no problems receiving a kiss from Melania Trump 😆
Talk about emasculating 😂 https://t.co/dgg9Z3IcQc [5] pic.twitter.com/JpI19doKMy [6]
— Facts Chaser 🌎 🤦🏻♂️ (@Factschaser) January 25, 2025 [7]
Notice Melania Trump didn't wear a massive hat to prevent a kiss from Gavin Newsom. 🍿
And Gavin Newsom's ex-wife is also Melania's stepson's ex-fiancee. Interesting. pic.twitter.com/bGwvLExUIE [8]
— The New Alaafin Of Oyo 🇳🇬🇺🇸 阿德耶米·亞當斯 (@AlaafinOwoade) January 25, 2025 [9]
Gavin newsom is getting more of a kiss from Melania than Trump got at the inauguration pic.twitter.com/H8XHhVF1Wi [10]
— No Joke (@_ImNotKidding) January 24, 2025 [11]