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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Bgie Areña

Donald Trump Says Melania Trump Calls His Rally Gestures 'Not Presidential'

During the Clarksville rally, Trump claimed his wife disliked some of the exaggerated movements he makes during speeches (Credit: Ali Shaker/VOA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

President Donald Trump revealed that First Lady Melania Trump considers some of his rally gestures 'not presidential' during a campaign appearance in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Saturday, 10 October 2026. He also called his wife 'a very elegant woman' before joking about her documentary's success.

Trump addressed Republican supporters at F&M Bank Arena ahead of the 3 November midterm elections. His appearance was intended to strengthen support for Republican candidates, including Tennessee senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty.

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