Over the years, they’ve faced criticism for their seemingly distant public appearances. Melania’s former friend claimed their marriage works because she doesn’t pressure Trump like his previous wives. Meanwhile, author Michael Wolff alleged Melania “hates” her husband and rarely appears with him in public.
However, body language experts noted affectionate behavior between them at Pope Francis’ funeral, and an insider says they still eat dinner together every night, even if they sleep in separate rooms—similar to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Staff reportedly saw their relationship as warm and not tense, suggesting their marriage may be stronger than it appears.