A third commented: “Imagine if Biden or Obama were feeling on their wife’s ass in public next to the Royal Family. But when it’s Trump, it’s a patriotic love tap. I am laughing my ass off rn.”

Trump gives Melania a ‘love tap’ before official event with the King of England at the White House.

Patriot. pic.twitter.com/3fBmSvhZ2o — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 28, 2026

Others Defend the Gesture

Not everyone saw an issue with the moment. Some सोशल media users argued that it was simply a normal display of affection between a married couple.

“My wife and I frequently (as recently as this morning) give each other little love taps like the one Trump gave Melania,” one person said. “It is a sign of genuine affection between husband and wife.”

Another agreed: “I’ve done that to my girlfriend before it’s just a habit when you’re comfortable with someone – doesn’t seem like a big deal to me.”

A third added: “Wives love that as much as husbands like when they squeeze our shoulders or bicep.”

Ongoing Criticism Over Gestures

This isn’t the first time during the visit that Trump’s physical gestures have drawn attention.