India, July 4 -- President Donald Trump, in a spirited address to supporters in Des Moines, gave a glimpse into his personal life while celebrating a major legislative victory. Speaking just hours after Congress passed what he proudly dubbed his "Big, Beautiful Bill," the president shifted from policy to personal anecdotes, inadvertently revealing a pet name he uses for his wife, Melania Trump.

The remark came during a wide-ranging "Salute to America" speech on the eve of the nation's 249th Independence Day. Trump began, "I remember saying to our great First Lady..." but then took a pause to comment, "I call her 'First Lady,' isn't it terrible?"

He continued, "I'm saying "Good night, First Lady, my darling,' because it reminds me that I...