Melania wears a Spritzler gown to the Presidental Ball

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Trump, Melania take the stage to massive ovation for Commander in Chief Ball, share dance as they celebrate inauguration

By Ryan King and Victor Nava, NY Post

Published Jan. 20, 2025, 11:07 p.m. ET

President Trump entered the Commander-in-Chief Ball with first lady Melania Trump to a thunderous ovation as the inaugural events continued late into the night on Monday.

The 54-year-old first lady dazzled the crowd as she walked out in a striking black-and-white strapless gown, white high-heeled shoes and black choker with an elegant brooch resembling a floral bouquet affixed to it.

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive for the Commander In Chief inaugural ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

The dress was reportedly designed by Hervé Pierre, the same couturier behind Melania’s 2017 inaugural ball dress.

Trump, wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie, promptly began dancing with his wife at the event aimed at military service members.

The first couple was later joined on stage by Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, as well as members of the nation’s armed forces, with whom they took time to waltz as well.

“I’ve had no higher privilege in life than to serve as your commander-in-chief, not once but twice,” Trump told the cheering crowd.

The ball featured a video call with US service members stationed in South Korea.

“How’s Kim Jong Un doing,” Trump immediately asked once the feed got on the screen.

“I developed a pretty good relationship with him, but he’s a tough cookie,” the president later added.

Before leaving the stage, Trump was handed a sword to cut the ball’s massive cake, which featured his preferred design for Air Force One.

“Does anyone want some cake,” Trump asked gleefully.

The president then danced, sword in hand, when “YMCA” was played over the speakers.

The event was the first of three inaugural balls that Trump and Melania will attend this evening.

(L to R) Vice President JD Vance, Usha Vance, Tiffany Trump, Michael Boulos, Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, Lara Trump, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner dance at the Liberty Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.

day of ceremonies and first-day presidential actions.

The nation’s first inaugural ball was held in 1809 for President James Madison and his wife, Dolley, according to the White House Historical Association.

At the Liberty Ball — Trump’s second social event of the evening — the president and first lady walked out to “Hallelujah” by Elvis Presley and briefly danced again.

They were later joined by several of the president’s grown children and their spouses.

Trump vowed to “turn this country around” during his brief remarks at the Liberty Ball while touting the strength of his supporters.

“We’re going to turn this country around and fast. We have, we have assets like nobody else,” the president declared.

“We needed three because there’s such support,” he later remarked of the number of inaugural balls.

The Village People performed “YMCA” after Trump finished up his speech.

The Starlight Ball will be the final event the Trumps attend on their whirlwind first day back in the White House.