And so it took place Donald Trump's second term as president! On January 21, he officially took the reins again, and although he has no shortage of experience, there were still some amusing and curious situations.
Let's take a look back at the funniest moments from this inauguration that everyone in America is talking about.
When Romance Went Wrong
Trump and Melania on stage—it seemed like a touching moment, but something didn’t go according to plan. The president leaned in to kiss his wife, but didn’t account for her hat. Yes, that little accessory was the reason for the failed kiss, and the scene immediately made its way into the top meme lists. By the way, speaking of the hat—it didn’t take long for creative comparisons to iconic characters to start popping up!
A forced laugh
The incident involving Hillary Clinton instantly went viral. When Trump decided to announce the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America—along with other rather bizarre remarks—Hillary couldn’t hold back her laughter. Journalists instantly captured her chuckle, which, of course, immediately became the subject of jokes.
"America A Cappella!"
Now that was truly awkward. Carrie Underwood was supposed to perform the hit “America the Beautiful” at the inauguration, but due to technical issues, the backing track didn’t play. Despite everything, the singer didn’t lose her composure and continued singing a cappella. She asked the audience to cheer her on—and it instantly became a symbol of willpower.
Money is everything in the U.S.
A scandal was just around the corner when it became clear that seats at the ceremony had been given to tech titans like Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Musk. However, their privileged position on the podium—where they sat in front of the members of the cabinet—came as little surprise to anyone. One thing is clear: not everyone can attend such an important event without having significant connections.
Barack Obama is also in the spotlight
The strained relationship between Obama and Trump could not be overlooked. A murmur of the crowd accompanied Obama as he entered the Capitol, and this encounter became synonymous with just how tense things had been after his departure from the White House. A sort of “warm” welcome also awaited him from Trump’s supporters.
Against the dress code
Senator John Fetterman resolutely defied strict dress codes and opted for a look we’re more familiar with as the “urban jungle” style—shorts and sneakers! Against the backdrop of a strict dress code and the acceptance of formal men’s and women’s attire, this style became a statement of defiance against convention. You have to admit, not everyone would dare to take such liberties.
Breaking with tradition
Usually, celebrities are invited to sing the national anthem at inaugurations, but Trump broke with tradition. Instead of a famous singer, he chose the little-known opera singer Christopher Macchio, which sparked quite a bit of discussion. Even if the public didn’t like the choice at the time, Trump already had a special bond with this singer. For example, Lady Gaga sang at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration, and when Barack Obama began his first term, Beyoncé took on that role.
It was awkward moments like these that added some spice to Donald Trump's inauguration. It seems that even experience doesn't help prevent mishaps.
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