Melania Trump Turns Heads With Outfit At Jimmy Carter's Funeral
Former first lady Melania Trump attended former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral this Thursday in the nation's capital. She was spotted at the service alongside President-elect Donald Trump.
Melania, 54, wore a black Valentino dress coat to Carter's funeral this morning. According to Vogue, the coat that she was wearing had a neoclassical sculpture of kissing lovers printed on the collar. It was originally introduced at Valentino's fall show in 2019. Unsurprisingly, the public had an awful lot to say about the former first lady's outfit.
For the most part, people complimented Melania's coat. Some social media users claim it was over the top, but it's a classy look.
As for Donald Trump, he wore a standard black suit with a royal blue tie. He was spotted sitting next to former President Barack Obama.
Prior to this Thursday's funeral service, Trump issued a statement about Carter's legacy.
"I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History," Trump said. "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.
"Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers."
US President-elect Donald Trump and former US First Lady Melania Trump pay their respects in front of the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter at the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 8, 2025. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Samuel Corum / AFP) (Photo by SAMUEL CORUM/AFP via Getty Images)
Carter served as the governor of Georgia before becoming president of the United States. As of now, he's the only president in U.S. history to reach the age of 100.
Our thoughts are with the Carter family at this time.
