Many on social media drew attention to the first lady's odd behaviour and appearance, suggesting something was amiss

As President Donald Trump’s birthday parade kicked off to sparse crowds and muted enthusiasm, all eyes were on those in Trump’s inner circle who managed to make an appearance (those who didn’t included his daughter Ivanka and her husband,

The first lady’s outfit was fully in line with the controlled and contained public image she had been crafting since the end of her husband’s first term.