President Donald Trump, who attended alongside the Slovenian-born first lady, donned a signature blue suit. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The first lady's outfit harkens back to the dress and veil she wore to the Vatican during her husband's first trip abroad as president in 2017,

The president and first lady were unexpectedly seated in the front row, along with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. Melania wore a black suit and dramatic black lace veil and gloves, while her husband opted for a conspicuous navy blue suit.