Donald Trump appeared at the U.S. Open men’s final without Melania. His granddaughter Arabella, in a green dress, became the focus of online chatter after her awkward body language went viral.
Trump’s Surprise U.S. Open Appearance
The men’s final of the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament should have been about the epic showdown between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Instead, the spotlight shifted to former president Donald Trump, who showed up at Arthur Ashe Stadium — without First Lady Melania Trump.
Social media erupted, not just about Trump’s presence, but about who was missing… and who was beside him.
Arabella Kushner in the Green Dress
All eyes turned to Arabella Kushner, Trump’s 13-year-old granddaughter and daughter of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.
Wearing a light green dress, Arabella’s stiff posture and uneasy expressions sparked endless online commentary.
“Looks like she didn’t want to sit next to him,” one user wrote.
“Who’s the girl in the green dress?” another asked, as speculation flooded comment sections.
Some even joked she looked like a “Melania double.”
Where Was Melania?
One of the loudest questions: Where was Melania Trump?
The First Lady is usually present at high-profile events, yet her absence fueled a wave of rumors.
As Donald smiled and waved to a mix of cheers and boos, online sleuths wondered if her absence was deliberate — or a statement of its own.
The Lip Reader’s Claim
Adding fuel to the fire, professional lip reader Nicola Hickling analyzed footage of Trump and Arabella.
President Donald Trump was greeted with a mix of cheers and boos on his arrival at the US Open final, with the majority of the stadium seats empty and match start time delayed due to enhanced security checks https://t.co/F1szDvHo7t pic.twitter.com/XVVfQECKdQ
— Reuters Sports (@ReutersSports) September 7, 2025
She claims Trump turned to Arabella, saying:
“Come over here, darling.”
According to Nicola, Karoline Leavitt (Trump’s press secretary) looked on in shock, appearing to mouth “no.” Moments later, Arabella was moved closer to her grandfather, away from Trump’s political aides.
The subtle but strange exchange only deepened questions about family dynamics.
Security Chaos at the U.S. Open
Trump’s presence didn’t just cause online buzz — it caused real-life chaos.
Fans were stuck outside the gates of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as heightened security created long delays. The Secret Service later issued a statement thanking fans for their patience.
Inside, Trump appeared unfazed — waving to the crowd and basking in the attention, both positive and negative.
One Man Overshadows the Tournament
From Arabella’s nervous body language, to Melania’s glaring absence, to security delays — Trump’s appearance overshadowed the entire tournament.
And in classic Trump fashion, he never addressed the speculation — leaving the internet to do what it does best: fill in the blanks with theories.
