Trump shares rare moment of affection with Melania for being ‘almost too good’

President Donald Trump (right) and First Lady Melania Trump (left) hosted a celebration of military mothers in the East Room of the White House (Picture: EPA)

President Donald Trump and his wife Melania shared a rare moment of affection as he showered her with praise at a pre-Mother’s Day celebration.

The president gave the first lady European-style kisses on the cheeks at an event at the White House on Thursday afternoon honoring military mothers.

‘I especially want to thank one of the best moms that I know, that I’ve ever seen. Sometimes she’s almost too good,’ he said of Melania.

Trump commended her for how she raised their son, who is 19 years old and studying at New York University.

President Donald Trump (right) kissed First Lady Melania Trump (left) during an event celebrating military mothers in the East Room (Picture: EPA)

‘She is so good with Barron, but he’s grown up strong and nice, and he’s a good boy. He’s a good student,’ he said.

‘So I want to thank you. You’ve done a great job. Thank you – great first lady.’

Trump also kissed Melania on the head as she sat on a chair at the front of the room. The first lady allowed her husband to hold her hand as they partook in the reception.

He introduced her as ‘that very special woman that I talked about, our great first lady, and she’s loved by all’.

President Donald Trump (left) praised First Lady Melania Trump (right) for her role as a mother (Picture: EPA)

Melania, wearing an oversized white blazer over a white shirt and black leather pencil skirt, paid tribute to military mums and reflected on the strength of motherhood.

‘The life-changing event that makes women invincible and exposed at the same time,’ she said.

‘It’s remarkable, really, that my son’s life creates unimaginable, unpredictable concerns and thrills for me, even until this day.’

She lauded military mums for developing a ‘level of grace and resilience’ synonymous with American life.

President Donald Trump (right) held First Lady Melania Trump’s (left) hand at a pre-Mother’s Day event (Picture: EPA)

‘I urge you to prioritize your well-being,’ she continued.

‘Nurture yourself, for your strength is the bedrock of a brighter future for our children.’

Melania made an uncommon appearance alongside her husband just over a week after accompanying him to Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican. As the couple walked toward Marine One for their departure from Washington, DC, the president showed another rare public display of affection toward his wife, putting his left arm around her waist.

The Trumps on Thursday shared some tender moments a day after The New York Times reported that Melania has spent less than 14 of the 108 days her husband has served his second term, in the White House.

Melania on the same day unveiled a new stamp honoring the late former first lady, Barbara Bush.

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