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It was the hand swat we could not stop talking about.

Someone else joked in 2018, “Is there a band called Melania Hand Swat yet?

Melania and Donald Trump in Israel in 2017

If not, there should be.”

So why did the former model not want to hold the commander-in-chief’s hand during this very public moment?

recounts, Grisham calls Melania “a rule follower.”

Stephanie Grisham in 2019

It’s important to note there were times the Trumps held hands.

One occasion in particular, Peopletweetedabout in 2018: “No Swat Here!

Melania Trump Reaches for the President’s Hand Before His Visit with the Queen.”

Donald and Melania Trump do not hold hands

Indeed, pre-politics, the outlet notes Donald and Melania were more of a lovey-dovey duo.

It’s also noteworthy that not every couple is big on public displays of affection.

Whether she’ll swat his hand away again remains to be seen!

Donald and Melania Trump kiss in 2019