Donald Trump was sworn in because the forty seventh president on Monday, and as is commonly the case with Trump, issues weren’t regular. Listed below are only a few of the unusual issues your complete world noticed as Trump took the oath of workplace.
Trump didn’t put his hand on the Bible
When Trump took the oath, he by no means positioned his hand on the Bible held by his spouse Melania Trump. Against this, when Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama took the oath, they put their arms on the Bible.
Trump within the dumps
On his method in to take his oath, Trump didn’t look notably blissful to be there. He slowly walked in with a demeanor extra acceptable for a funeral than a triumphant political victory.
Trump misses his kiss with Melania
The customary kiss for the presidential partner was additionally a misfire. Maybe as a result of gigantic dimension of her hat, Trump gave his spouse, Melania Trump, a mere air kiss as an alternative of the true factor.
Oligarchs up entrance
As a substitute of congressional leaders, the folks with the closest seats to Trump’s ceremony had been billionaires who’ve bent the knee to him. They included co-president Elon Musk (the richest particular person on the planet), Amazon and Washington Submit head Jeff Bezos, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg (recent off of unleashing hate speech throughout his websites), and Apple head Tim Prepare dinner.
Elon Musk investigates the ceiling
Elon Musk gave an in depth inspection of the ceiling of the Capitol, as an alternative of preserving his eyes on the ceremony.
Chesty singing
Opera singer Christopher Macchio sung as JD Vance entered the Rotunda to be sworn in. Macchio appeared to have left his tie at dwelling and shared his naked chest with the world.
The final time Trump occupied the White Home for for years, it was an countless cavalcade of weirdness that turned out lethal for 1000’s of individuals. In his first day in workplace, it’s clear the weirdness has returned.