When Donald and Melania Trump returned to Washington after Thanksgiving in Florida, it was supposed to be a routine arrival—until one unexpected detail stole the spotlight. As Marine One touched down on the White House lawn late Sunday night, cameras captured the couple stepping off the helicopter, and within minutes social media lit up with speculation. The reason wasn’t a speech or a statement, but Melania Trump’s choice of accessory, which quickly became the focus of online debate and commentary.
The Trump family had spent the holiday weekend at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, where Donald Trump remained active with public appearances while Melania Trump largely stayed out of view, spending time with their son Barron. That quiet approach ended once the family returned to Washington, arriving via Marine One. Despite the late hour and darkness, Melania was seen wearing sunglasses as she exited the helicopter—an image that immediately caught the attention of viewers online.