Donald Trump Shows up at the US Open Without Melania – Photos

What was meant to be a celebration of elite tennis at the men's final during the U.S. Open became an eruption of a viral swirl of whispers, gasps, and online sleuthing, and not because of the players on the court.

President Donald Trump's obvious appearance at the Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Tennis Tournament set social media ablaze, not for what he did, but for who wasn't there and who didn't look thrilled to be by his side.

While Donald waved to the crowd from a prime-time viewing box at the event, First Lady Melania Trump was nowhere to be seen, and his wide-eyed, camera-captured granddaughter — Arabella Kushner — became the unexpected focus of feverish speculation.

'Who's The Girl In The Green Dress?'

Arabella's uneasy body language sparked internet frenzy as the president took in the high-stakes match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Viewers couldn't take their eyes off the striking young girl beside him — Arabella, the daughter of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.

Clad in a delicate light green dress, the preteen stood stiffly beside her grandfather. The internet lit up with analysis. "Looks like to me that the girl in [sic] green dress is quite hesitant about sitting next to him," one person commented on Facebook. Another wrote, "Looks like the girl in the green dress wanted to go and he had her stay [sic]."

"She didn't want to sat [sic] beside him lol," one netizen remarked. Comment sections flooded with speculation about her facial expressions, hand placement, and glances around the box.

"Notice that young girl in green try to avoid sitting next to him [sic]?" one viewer noted. "Who's the young girl in [sic] Green dress?" another asked. One even joked, "Oh look, is that Melania's double [sic]?"

Where Is Melania?

Besides Arabella stealing attention, the glaring absence of Melania, a regular companion for her husband during high-profile events, became a mystery that shocked even seasoned observers. "And Melania? Is she there?" one netizen bluntly questioned. Another echoed the chorus of curiosity, asking, "Where was Melania?"

As Donald Trump smiled and waved to the mix of cheers and boos in the crowd, many online couldn't help but speculate if his wife's vanishing act was a statement in itself.

Also spotted in the president's tightly curated entourage were White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Attorney General Pam Bondi, both seen standing close to the president in photos that only deepened the intrigue.

Caught On Camera!

A lip reader revealed a chilling moment between Donald, Arabella, and Karoline. Just when it seemed the moment couldn't get more bizarre, the professional lip reader, Nicola Hickling, came forward with a claim that only fueled the fire.

According to a report in the Irish Star, Nicola analyzed the footage, saying, "Donald Trump, while standing in the stands, turns to his granddaughter [Arabella] in the green dress and says, 'come over here darling.'" But it's what happened next that had viewers reeling.

Karoline "looks on with an open-mouthed expression and clearly mouths the word 'no,' drawing it out with emphasis," Nicola added. She reportedly relented moments later, as Donald gently guided her to his left side, distancing her from the press secretary and attorney general.

The lip reader described the public moment as "striking," hinting at unseen tensions and raising serious questions about the family's internal dynamics.

Donald's Security Causes Delays – Fans Left Waiting In Long Lines

Beyond the drama in the VIP box, the president's arrival caused massive delays at the U.S. Open due to heightened security. Attendees found themselves stuck outside the gates of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for extended periods.

"We recognize that enhanced security for the President's visit to the US Open may have contributed to delays for attendees," the Secret Service reportedly said in a statement, thanking fans for their patience. Still, the commander-in-chief appeared relaxed and unfazed, basking in the attention and waving to both admirers and critics alike.

Whether it was the nervous granddaughter, the missing First Lady, or the awkward exchange caught on camera, one thing is clear — Donald's appearance overshadowed the entire tournament. And in true Donald fashion, he didn't say a word — leaving the public to fill in the blanks with their own dramatic theories.