During the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2025, First Lady Melania Trump danced with U.S. Army Sergeant Henry Waller. In an interview, Sergeant Waller shared that during their dance, he asked Mrs. Trump how her night was going, to which she responded that it was going well. She then inquired about his evening, and he replied, “It was fantastic.” He also complimented her dancing skills, noting, “Oh, yeah, she’s a really good dancer.” ([UNILAD](https://www.unilad.com/news/politics/what-melania-trump-said-army-sergeant-dance-ball-876910-20250123?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
This exchange occurred as part of the inaugural celebrations, where the First Lady and President Donald Trump participated in traditional dances with members of the military. The event was attended by numerous service members and featured various performances and festivities. ([New York Post](https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/us-news/trump-melania-take-the-stage-to-massive-ovation-for-commander-in-chief-ball-share-dance-as-they-celebrate-inauguration/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
– [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/us-news/trump-melania-take-the-stage-to-massive-ovation-for-commander-in-chief-ball-share-dance-as-they-celebrate-inauguration/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
– [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/us-news/ny-marine-lexus-martinez-who-danced-with-vp-jd-vance-at-commander-in-chief-ball-reveals-joke-he-told-to-break-the-ice/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
