Photos and videos from inside the celebration soon circulated on social media. One clip that caught attention showed their son, Barron Trump, appearing unimpressed by the festivities. However, the moment that sparked the most discussion was a short exchange of affection between Donald and Melania just after midnight.

In the footage, the former first lady places a hand on her husband’s back and leans in, turning her head slightly as the two share a quick kiss and brief embrace. The interaction appeared fleeting but was enough to ignite debate across social platforms.

New Year’s kiss sparks online reactions

Public displays of affection between Donald and Melania Trump are relatively uncommon, and many social media users were quick to comment. One person who reposted the video on X questioned, “Was that actually a kiss?”