Melania Trump's gift to Michelle Obama that made the outgoing first lady uncomfortable
Arriving at the White House to share the traditional tea before the inauguration ceremony, Michelle Obama had an awkward and funny moment after receiving a gift from Melania Trump, the imminent first lady of the United States.
On the steps of one of the entrances to the presidential residence, where Donald Trump will administer the country for the next four years, the outgoing couple received the Republican and his wife with a broad smile.
In the moments of greetings and hugs, Melania gave Michelle a light blue box with a white ribbon and a card. Some Tiffany jewelry, perhaps? The classic box allows a glimpse of that possibility. The outgoing first lady received the gift surprised with a smile and kissed her successor.
Not knowing what to do with the object, Michelle turned to hand the package to an assistant. But behind him was only a US Army officer on duty. An instant later, Michelle wanted to turn to the photographers who were covering that moment, but she still had the present in her hands.
It was at that moment that the still president of the United States, Barack Obama, came to her rescue. He took the gift from his wife's hands, turned around and entered the White House for a few seconds. Upon returning, she no longer possessed the skybox.
Thus, the four were able to pose smiling for the photograph. Without any gift that comes before and shines that historic moment.
Actually, the one who started the tradition of bringing a gift for the outgoing first lady was Michelle Obama herself, who brought Laura Bush a present in January 2009.
