First Lady Melania Trump made waves this weekend when she kicked off her speech with a spirited Navy battle cry during the U.S. Navy’s 250th Anniversary Celebration in Norfolk, Virginia — and left many Americans wondering what exactly she said.
The celebration, held on Saturday, October 5, brought together nearly 10,000 sailors in full uniform at Naval Station Norfolk. Despite the ongoing government shutdown, President Donald Trump and the First Lady appeared in person to honor the milestone, turning the event into a lively display of pride and patriotism.
President Trump praised the strength and dedication of America’s armed forces, promising continued support for service members despite the current budget stalemate. His remarks were met with cheers and chants of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” from the crowd. In classic Trump fashion, he wrapped up his speech by dancing to “Y.M.C.A.,” earning laughter and applause from the audience.
Then it was Melania Trump’s turn to take the stage — and she immediately stole the spotlight.
Stepping up to the podium, she greeted the sailors with a loud and confident, “Hooyah, Navy!” The crowd erupted in response, shouting the same phrase back in unison. But for viewers watching the broadcast at home, the phrase sparked curiosity and plenty of online chatter.
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