What Donald Trump and Melania ‘argued’ about during Freedom 250 IndyCar race

Craig Munro | Senior Politics Reporter Published August 24, 2026 10:42am Updated August 24, 2026 10:42am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The Freedom 250 IndyCar race around the streets of Washington DC on Saturday appeared almost scientifically designed to please Donald Trump. There was brash, loud noise in the form of racecars screaming past the US Capitol. There were tacky displays of US patriotism in the form of a bald eagle at the start line. There was a flypast from his new Qatari-gifted jet. But even the best-laid plans of US Presidents often go awry. A camera focused on Donald and his wife Melania appeared to capture the pair having a brisk exchange of words during the race. The First Lady can be seen lea