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Donald and Melania Trump's 10 most awkward relationship moments

Melania Trump and their son Barron move into the White House - 2017 Getty Images
Melania Trump and their son Barron move into the White House - 2017 Getty Images

Being First Lady can be stressful. So perhaps that explains why Melania Trump is seemingly struggling to keep up appearances. The awkward body language between the 47-year-old and her 70-year-old husband, US President Donald Trump, is increasingly drawing comment on social media.

In the latest incident, was this weekend's big move - when the First Lady finally joined her husband in the White House, after five months of living apart while their 11 year-old son Barron finished the school year. 

"Looking forward to the memories we'll make in our new home!" Mrs Trump tweeted after moving in on Sunday night. Yet onlookers commented on the seeming stiffness between the two, as Melania walked across the famous lawn with her husband holding her hand.

The President and First Lady have a history of clumsy encounters in the spotlight.

Here are some of the most awkward...

1. When Melania's hair needed adjusting  

Last month, after the couple landed in Rome, President Trump was seen reaching for his wife's hand as the pair disembarked Air Force One. Melania quickly raised her hand, seemingly to brush her hair away from her face.

President Trump is known for having a fear of slopes and stairs. But when your hair is annoying you? Priorities. 

2. The 'hand flick'

When the couple visited Tel Aviv in May, Trump tried to take his wife's hand on the red carpet and she appeared to flick it away. It's hot there. Probably far too sticky to hold hands, right?

3. When Donald forgot about his wife

The greeting that spawned a million memes. When the Trumps and Obamas met on inauguration day back in January, the president-elect was noted for barreling out of the car in his rush to get into the White House, leaving Melania trailing behind.

4. When Melania nudged him

Melania, had to give Trump a gentle reminder during the White House's Easter Egg Roll day when it appears he forgot to raise his hand to his chest during the National Anthem. 

5. When Melania's face said it all

Another inauguration day moment that went viral. We'll let this one speak for itself...

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6. And again...

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania on inauguration day  - Credit: YURI GRIPAS 
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania enjoying inauguration day Credit: YURI GRIPAS

7. The original hand-holding incident

Behold! We've seen the flick and the hair sweep, but the Melania's original move was the wrist twist.

a very short story about two people holding hands pic.twitter.com/m2i7pn5a6d

— Tasneem N (@TasneemN) January 19, 2017

8. When they air-kissed

Not every political couple has to be like the passionate Macrons. Perhaps Melania just isn't a fan of the PDA.

9. The inauguration dance

We will never know what he whispered in her ear. Best guess? "This is my first school disco and my mum is picking me up at 9pm". 

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump share their first dance at inaugural ball. https://t.co/1y0n4xdTmXpic.twitter.com/5nStd3HFeX

— ABC News (@ABC) January 21, 2017

10. The Obama-shame

Every relationship is different...