Donald Trump, never one to shy away from a little showmanship, had heads turning when he set his sights on Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto, a 32-year-old California life coach and the girlfriend of Google co-founder Sergey Brin. What was supposed to be a polished evening of political power-mingling quickly transformed into a reality TV-style moment of awkward flirting, star-struck adoration, and just enough side-eye from First Lady Melania Trump to keep people buzzing.
The dinner, held for tech executives, was meant to showcase a closer bond between the administration and Silicon Valley heavyweights. California power players like Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook were present, but the real headline ended up being the back-and-forth between Trump and Brin’s glamorous younger partner. As the room buzzed with small talk and networking, Trump couldn’t resist making Gilbert-Soto the center of attention.
“Sergey, you were saying a lot in the Oval Office. I figured you’re somebody that likes to speak with his really wonderful MAGA girlfriend,” Trump teased, motioning toward her. Cue laughter from the table and a slightly nervous smile from Brin, 52, per MSN.
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For her part, Gilbert-Soto looked thrilled. Hands in the air, big smile on her face. She was ready for the moment. When Trump asked the couple to say a few words, Brin graciously passed the mic: “Well, babe, did you want to say something?”
And she did. “Truly, every time I’m here in your presence, I’m so grateful, so thank you,” Gilbert-Soto gushed, almost sounding like a contestant on The Bachelor trying to impress the lead. Trump leaned back with that signature grin, clearly eating up every second of it. Melania, seated quietly at his side, offered a polite smile, the kind that sent the internet into overdrive later that night.
But Gilbert-Soto wasn’t done. “It’s like, I can’t believe it every time, the inauguration, here. I think you’re doing amazing work.” Trump, glowing under the compliments, responded simply, “Thank you very much.”
Then, things took an unexpected pivot from flirty to foreign policy. Gilbert-Soto praised Trump’s hard stance against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling his approach “amazing.” Before she could dig deeper, Brin swooped in to redirect, taking the moment back to a safer political lane. “You’re applying a lot of pressure to Maduro, and I think that’s phenomenal for an American president that should be applying pressure there,” he said, balancing out his girlfriend’s starry-eyed enthusiasm with more calculated commentary.
Many Weren’t Impressed
The exchange spotlighted Trump’s ongoing strategy toward Venezuela freezing assets, isolating Maduro, and backing opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Supporters hailed it as proof of his toughness on foreign policy, while critics warned it worsened the country’s economic and humanitarian crisis. However, the room wasn’t really dissecting sanctions they were watching Trump practically beam under Gilbert-Soto’s glowing praise.
By the time dessert was served, the moment had already taken on a life of its own online. Social media lit up with clips and commentary, from Melania’s reserved reactions to Trump’s eagerness to highlight Brin’s girlfriend. Was it harmless banter? A little flirty showboating? Or simply Trump being Trump? Depends on who you ask.
“A little brown-eye worship from Sergey’s arm candy is all it takes to remove any shackles that may inhibit Google’s expansion within the US. We are living in very dangerous times with this rise of billionaire control of our country,” one person commented. “He’s a sick boy,” stated another.
One thing’s for sure: the whole exchange elevated California life coach Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto from Sergey Brin’s plus-one to a breakout figure in her own right. For Donald Trump, it was just another evening where the line between politics and entertainment blurred into one long viral moment. As for Melania, well, she once again proved that sometimes the quietest person in the room makes the loudest statement.
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