Donald Trump's State of the Union dig at Melania sparks buzz

President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address for his second term on Monday, where he discussed a range of topics including Democrats, veterans, and the future of America. He also made a humorous remark about his wife, Melania Trump.

State of the Union Address Highlights

The speech lasted approximately one hour and 48 minutes, making it the longest in modern history. Trump criticized Democrats and proclaimed significant achievements in the economy during his tenure.

Trump took a moment to talk about First Lady Melania Trump, highlighting her work over the past year on projects related to foster care and artificial intelligence.

Melania Trump's Role

President Trump praised Melania's impact, mentioning her involvement in an Amazon documentary and her successful AI initiatives and foster care executive order. He jokingly commented on how she is more popular than him politically.

Trump stated, "It's a tremendous thing that happened... She gets much better bipartisan support than I do."

Approval Ratings

Despite Trump's comments, recent polls indicate that Melania's approval rating is currently negative. A YouGov survey reveals she has a -16 approval rating, lower than some former first ladies but higher than Hilary Clinton's -17.

Other former First Ladies like Nancy Reagan (+25) and Rosalynn Carter (+32) have higher ratings. Melania's current rating reflects mixed public opinion on her role.