Is it possible for Donald and Melania Trump to make a graceful exit from the White House as they prepare to leave for disaster zones? Apparently not. As the Trumps headed out for Georgia and Florida on Monday to assess lingering damage from Hurricane Michael, the president couldn’t help but interrupt their walk to the helicopter to go directly up to the news cameras and comment on the couple’s latest TV appearances. While he praised his wife on her largely substance-free ABC interview, he also managed to compliment himself on his widely panned 60 Minutes showing.

Melania, seemingly far less interested in more camera time, weaved in the background throughout the brief appearance; her husband was holding a large umbrella, which he never attempted to share with her. As the couple walked to board the helicopter, Melania tried to hold her husband’s hand—not always her favorite move—only to discover he was holding a variation on the MAGA hat reading “USA”; she settled for interlocking arms. And people say love is dead.

As awkward as the whole interaction was, it was still a step up from the last time they set out to survey post-hurricane relief efforts. Last August, Melania was criticized for her choice in footwear as the First Couple left for Texas, wearing a pair of black stilettos to the recently devastated state. This time, she opted for sensible black boots. In 2018, this is considered progress.