Melania Trump appeared to be 'beaming' at the state dinner hosted for Chinese President Xi Jinping, with a body language expert saying she is the 'happiest' she has been in a long time. The First Lady accompanied Donald Trump outside the White House as the couple greeted the Chinese president and his wife Madam Peng.
Expert notes 'radiant expression'
Body language expert Dr Lillian Glass told The Express: "There were many fascinating body-language signals during President Xi Jinping's state visit to the White House, but one of the most striking was First Lady Melania Trump."
"Look at that smile! We have rarely seen Melania smile this broadly in public, with her teeth fully showing and her entire face appearing animated."
"It is a radiant expression, and she looks genuinely engaged in the moment."
'New confidence' in public presentation
The expert, with over 30 years experience, added that Melania's confidence "comes during a remarkable week for her".
Dr Glass said: "Just days ago at the United Nations, we saw another unusually bright smile when President Trump publicly acknowledged her work."
"She smiled and waved as he praised her efforts. Now, at the White House state dinner, we see that radiance again."
The expert noted how this differs from her usual exposition. She said: "There appears to be a new confidence in Melania's public presentation."
'Stronger public voice'
Dr Glass also commented on Melania's "bold" outfit choice, as she donned a "black-and-white ensemble", that has been largely criticised online.
She continued to add that Melania "is smiling broadly as she interacts with President Xi. She appears animated, engaged and comfortable."
Dr Glass believes Melania appears to be "beaming" due to having "found a stronger public voice".
The expert added: "Earlier this week at the U.N., I wrote that we were seeing a woman on a mission —a more serious Melania with greater vocal passion and determination as she promoted her work on the international stage."
"Now we are seeing another side of that woman. She is beaming."
"Perhaps the most interesting change is not simply that Melania is smiling more. It is that these smiles are appearing during a week in which she has assumed a particularly visible role of her own."
"She has found a stronger public voice. Her work is receiving international attention. And when her husband publicly recognized those efforts at the U.N., we saw that brilliant smile emerge."
"Now, beside him at the state dinner, we see it again."
Dr Glass said: "The serious, determined woman we saw pursuing her agenda at the United Nations is now standing on the White House red carpet positively radiant."
"This may be the happiest and most visibly confident Melania we have seen in quite some time."
