{"id":302,"date":"2026-01-12T20:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/?p=302"},"modified":"2026-01-12T20:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:33:00","slug":"melania-mocked-online-over-this-2-word-greeting-she-made-to-us-navy-sailors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/?p=302","title":{"rendered":"Melania Mocked Online Over This 2-Word Greeting She Made To US Navy Sailors"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"m-detail-header mm-detail-header--content-position-below mm-detail-header--image-size-inline mm-detail-header--in-content-well\">\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--container\">\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--content\">\n<h1 class=\"m-detail-header--title\"><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"m-social mm-social--below-header\"><\/section>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body\">\n<p>First Lady Melania Trump turned heads this weekend after enthusiastically opening her speech with a Navy battle cry during the U.S. Navy\u2019s 250th Anniversary Celebration in Norfolk, Virginia \u2014 leaving many Americans wondering what she said.<\/p>\n<p>The event, held Saturday, October 5, brought together about 10,000 sailors in full dress whites at Naval Station Norfolk. Despite the ongoing government shutdown, President Donald Trump and the First Lady appeared in person to honor the milestone \u2014 and the ceremony quickly took on the energy of a patriotic rally.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d is-outstream\" data-ad-group=\"outstream-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"outstream-0\" data-zone-count=\"7\">\n<header class=\"m-ad-outstream--header\">\n<div class=\"m-ad-outstream--legend\"><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4OTU2MTI0\/melania2.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4OTU2MTI0\/melania2.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4OTU2MTI0\/melania2.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4OTU2MTI0\/melania2.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4OTU2MTI0\/melania2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4OTU2MTI0\/melania2.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4OTU2MTI0\/melania2.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"melania2\" width=\"1078\" height=\"1348\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4OTU2MTI0\/melania2.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>President Trump, 79, praised America\u2019s military while calling out Democrats for the budget stalemate. \u201cDespite the current Democrat-induced shutdown, we\u2019ll make sure our service members get every last penny,\u201d Trump told the cheering crowd. Moments later, chants of \u201cU-S-A! U-S-A!\u201d filled the air as the President laughed and admitted, \u201cLet\u2019s face it \u2014 this feels like a rally.\u201d He capped off his remarks with his familiar dance to \u201cY.M.C.A.\u201d \u2014 a signature moment that drew roaring applause.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"7\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-placeholder\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-b426a5ed4f1442feadcf3cb1b4fac838\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Then, Melania Trump stepped up to the podium \u2014 and immediately captured everyone\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n<p>The First Lady began her remarks by shouting, \u201cHooyah, Navy!\u201d prompting an enthusiastic \u201cHooyah!\u201d in response from the crowd of sailors. But while the Navy members knew exactly what it meant, many watching online were left scratching their heads.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc5MDIxNjYw\/melania3.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc5MDIxNjYw\/melania3.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc5MDIxNjYw\/melania3.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc5MDIxNjYw\/melania3.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc5MDIxNjYw\/melania3.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc5MDIxNjYw\/melania3.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc5MDIxNjYw\/melania3.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"melania3\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc5MDIxNjYw\/melania3.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"7\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-placeholder\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-20e5e1016a8444d4b78219b5f1cdb2f9\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Clips of the moment quickly spread across social media, sparking confusion and amusement. \u201cWhat is \u2018Hooyah\u2019? Anyone?\u201d one user asked on X, formerly Twitter. Another joked, \u201cI did NOT have Melania yelling \u2018Hooyah\u2019 on my 2025 bingo card \u2014 but I\u2019m here for it!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Others applauded her energy and patriotism. \u201cHow Melania enjoys this moment \u2014 I love it,\u201d one fan wrote. \u201cThat\u2019s just some good, all-American fun. Go Navy!\u201d another added.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"7\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-placeholder\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-36b4d866fa354969b7765769ee2d574c\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After her spirited greeting, the First Lady continued with heartfelt words of appreciation. \u201cIt is an honor to be with you to celebrate 250 years since the United States Navy was officially established,\u201d she said. \u201cGenerations of sailors have kept America free through their courage and service. Your strength, bravery, and sacrifice inspire us all.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4ODkwMzQy\/melania4.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4ODkwMzQy\/melania4.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4ODkwMzQy\/melania4.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4ODkwMzQy\/melania4.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4ODkwMzQy\/melania4.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4ODkwMzQy\/melania4.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4ODkwMzQy\/melania4.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"melania4\" width=\"1273\" height=\"1364\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE4NDkxNDU2MTc4ODkwMzQy\/melania4.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"7\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-placeholder\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-da3b50af072540d5b82c4a654788bfd9\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>So what does \u201cHooyah\u201d actually mean?<\/p>\n<p>According to Military Times, \u201cHooyah\u201d is the traditional battle cry of the U.S. Navy \u2014 especially among elite units like the SEALs. It\u2019s a shout of motivation, unity, and respect, often used during physically demanding drills or missions. The term dates back to the Navy\u2019s Basic Underwater Demolition\/SEAL training, where instructors would yell \u201cHooyah!\u201d to push recruits through tough exercises. Recruits would respond in kind, turning the word into a symbol of determination and teamwork.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\" data-zone-count=\"7\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-placeholder\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-15bdc4b041ef44879ed9da649586c6f7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Cambridge Dictionary defines \u201cHooyah\u201d as an expression of approval, agreement, or encouragement \u2014 similar to \u201cOorah\u201d for Marines or \u201cHooah\u201d for the Army.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE4NDkxNDU2NDQ3MzI1Nzk4\/melania5.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_424\/MjE4NDkxNDU2NDQ3MzI1Nzk4\/melania5.webp 424w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 424px) 424px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE4NDkxNDU2NDQ3MzI1Nzk4\/melania5.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_424\/MjE4NDkxNDU2NDQ3MzI1Nzk4\/melania5.png 424w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 424px) 424px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjE4NDkxNDU2NDQ3MzI1Nzk4\/melania5.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"melania5\" width=\"424\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE4NDkxNDU2NDQ3MzI1Nzk4\/melania5.png\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Over the years, the phrase has come to embody the Navy\u2019s fighting spirit and camaraderie \u2014 and it seems Melania Trump wanted to channel that same energy as she honored the service members who defend America\u2019s freedom.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\" data-zone-count=\"7\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-placeholder\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-81df45b44a514e3791f6d0b87cc472e4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Her enthusiastic \u201cHooyah, Navy!\u201d wasn\u2019t just a greeting \u2014 it was a salute to the men and women who keep the seas safe.<\/p>\n<p>Hooyah, indeed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Lady Melania Trump turned heads this weekend after enthusiastically opening her speech with a Navy battle cry during the U.S. Navy\u2019s 250th Anniversary Celebration in Norfolk,&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":303,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-302","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"brizy_media":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/302","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=302"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/302\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":304,"href":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/302\/revisions\/304"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=302"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=302"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webunews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=302"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}