Melania and Donald Trump caught in tense exchange during public appearance

Melania and Donald Trump were observed in what appeared to be a tense exchange during a public appearance at the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix in Washington. A professional lip reader, Jeremy Freeman, analyzed a 26-second clip of the interaction.

According to Freeman, Melania Trump was heard saying, “That is a problem, people are reacting,” to which Donald Trump reportedly replied, “We will stop with that.” The exchange continued with Melania stating, “It happened twice,” and eventually concluding with the phrase, “I can’t take it anymore.”

The incident follows recent scrutiny regarding the former First Lady’s presence at the White House and her relationship with Trump’s executive assistant, Natalie Harp. Viral communications have previously suggested a close emotional bond between Harp and Trump.