Overview
- Speaking at the Trump–Kennedy Center in Washington, he told House Republicans that Melania dislikes his stage dances and parodies, quoting her as saying, "That's not presidential."
- He described her as "very refined" and said she forbids such bits, adding that she is more irritated by his barbell parodies than by dancing.
- While discussing men participating in women's competitions, he mimed barbell exercises as part of the performance.
- At the same event, he said Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro tried to imitate his dance and noted he often performs to "Y.M.C.A."
- The coverage relays Trump's account from the event without independent confirmation or a response from the first lady or the White House.