Melania Trump Was Happier in Africa Than With Donald Trump, Jimmy Kimmel Jokes

First lady Melania Trump seemingly enjoyed her time abroad during her first official solo trip to various African countries last week.

Despite facing some controversy for her choice of clothing while visiting Kenya, Melania Trump appeared excited to be in Africa alone, meeting African dignitaries and their wives, snuggling African babies and giving school supplies to orphans. According to Jimmy Kimmel, the wide smile Melania Trump donned in many photos and videos from her trip suggested the first lady is happier spending time away from her husband, President Donald Trump.

"Melania Trump is back in D.C. after a trip to Africa. You know when Melania's out of the country the acting first lady is Sean Hannity?" Kimmel teased.

The late night host dissected Melania Trump's visibly happier appearance during Monday night's broadcast of Jimmy Kimmel Live. The comedian aired a montage video "of Melania here and Melania there" and compared Melania Trump's typically stoic expression while standing next to Donald Trump to the bright, wide smile she was constantly photographed wearing in Africa.

Melania Trump's blissful expression in Africa captivated Kimmel the most, but he also slammed the first lady's wardrobe after she wore colonial-looking garb that some felt was inappropriate. "You can't go around Africa dressed like you're on the cover of the L.L. Bean catalog and then be surprised when someone mentions it," Kimmel said.

While in Egypt, Melania Trump was asked about her decision to wear some accessories, including a white pith helmet hat worn during a visit to the Nairobi National Park in Kenya. Some commenters on Twitter slammed Melania Trump for sporting headgear that has historical references to the former colonial rule in Africa.

"I wish people would focus on what I do, not what I wear," Melania Trump told reporters before heading back to Washington D.C. on Saturday.