When Melania saved Trump from an embarrassing gaffe during national anthem

Trump was staring off into space with both arms by his side until his wife gave him a not-so-subtle nudge with her elbow.

US First lady Melania Trump on Monday saved her day dreaming husband Donald Trump when he forgot to raise his hand to his heart during the national anthem while hosting his first Easter Egg Roll at the White House. Even the couple's 10-year-old son Barron knew what to do.

When the national anthem was being played, Trump was staring off into space with both arms by his side until his wife gave him a not-so-subtle nudge with her elbow.

Trump was however, widely criticised on Twitter for forgetting the gesture by eagle-eyed viewers.

*national anthem begins*

Melania & Barron place hands over heart

*Melania nudges Trump to do the same*

*Trump raises hand* pic.twitter.com/X59uYNg7rW

— Steve Kopack (@SteveKopack) April 17, 2017

@DaniellaMicaela @HuffPostComedy Poor guy - he's only been president for a few months! how is he supposed to know the protocal that every American in the country knows?

— judy f (@judyf23) April 17, 2017

@SteveKopack @MicahGrimes Let's all ponder how Trump would have ripped Pres Obama for same scenario.

— Colleen Hamilton (@Colleen_ham1) April 17, 2017

@SteveKopack It happens. Subtle move by the first lady.

— supersteel (@supersteel23) April 17, 2017

Meanwhile, Republicans were also quick to point out that his predecessor, Barack Obama, had also copped a lot of flak for once saluting a Marine Guard with a coffee cup in his hand.

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