Why Were SO Many Awkward Moments at Trump’s Second Inauguration?
Who knew history could repeat itself with even more drama? Donald Trump took the stage for his second inauguration and America collectively held its breath. Why? Well, it wasn’t just for the speeches, but for those unexpected, cringeworthy moments that always seem to follow Trump like magnets.
When it comes to funny or awkward moments, the event didn’t disappoint. Of course, a Trump inauguration wouldn’t be complete without a few moments that left the internet buzzing. If you thought his first inauguration had its fabulous moments, round two came swinging with a whole new set of surprises.
Whether you love him, hate him, or just enjoy a good political show, there’s no denying that Trump’s second inauguration delivered some truly unforgettable and AWKWARD highlights. Between the unpredictable speeches, questionable fashion choices (we will discuss these later), and a few technical mishaps that had everyone whispering, it was a day filled with moments that made us laugh and cringe.
Remember that the list is open and you should feel free to add any moment that was hard to watch from your couch. Let’s say that we made a top 7 cringe-worthy moments and are ready to share everything with you!
7 Trump’s Inauguration Fails
1. The kiss
Oh, we’ve all seen how the romantic moment between Donald Trump and Melania, didn’t go as planned. Unfortunately, the president couldn’t kiss his wife because of… her hat. Sounds funny? Well, it really was funny! Melania Trump is known for her classy elegance and her presence was missed at the White House. She is one of the First Ladies who was most of the time admired for her appearances in the public’s eye. Melania Trump’s past career as a model is reflected in her current style and unbeatable grace. Admit it or not, she is stunning. The First Lady brought the fashion game back to the White House and we can’t wait to see her more often!
Now, let’s get back to the kiss. What do you think about it? Was it romantic? Ha, ha, it was awkward, but the couple handled it well. Donald Trump even said later on the Inauguration day that the hat was a real problem, especially because of the crazy blowing wind. However, there are a lot of designers who expressed their thoughts about the outfit the First Lady chose and the conclusion was that she wanted to let everyone know that she is back, stronger than ever.
At Trump’s first Inauguration, she chose a navy blue outfit. This time, her impeccable black outfit made a statement, indicating to everyone that she was prepared to face any challenge.
3. The Billionare Tech row
It was really interesting and satisfying to see the world’s most important billionaires sitting and chatting together. A row was specially dedicated to some of the most powerful business figures of our time. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Apple’s Tim Cook, and Tesla’s Elon Musk were seated on the inaugural platform in front of most of Trump’s expected Cabinet officials.
A funny and awkward moment was captured and rapidly went viral. Facebook’s CEO, took a look at Jeff Bezos’s wife’s breast. Yes, you read that right! And… not once, but twice! Can you believe that? The video can be easily found online and you’ll be amazed by how Mark Zuckerberg simply lost control of his eyes. We are wondering what Jeff Bezos thinks about the moment. Ha, ha! He’s surely seen the post that went viral.
It was unexpected for their wives to be present at the event. Usually, the opportunity to attend such an important event is not offered to anyone. Sometimes, even the members of Congress are not part of it, due to space constraints inside the Capital Rotunda.
3. Barack Obama was booed
Can you even imagine a more awkward moment than that? Barack Obama attended the event without his wife, Michelle Obama. The Former President of the United States stepped out to boos from the crowd as he arrived to watch how Donald Trump became the 47th President of the U.S. Believe it or not, he was not the only one who received a negative response from the people who attended the event. Hillary and Bill Clinton were also met with boos.
4. Kamala Harris and Joe Biden were spotted being… unhappy
Trump couldn’t have a speech without mentioning Joe Biden. The 47th President of the United States said that Biden couldn’t manage even a small crisis at home. The remark wasn’t well received by Harris and Biden because. They were spotted not clapping at some parts of the president’s speech. One of the moments of silence was when Trump mentioned the assassination attempt, where he was targeted during a rally in Pennsylvania back in June.
5. Carrie Underwood technical failure
Unfortunately, Carrie Underwood, an extremely popular country star, faced some technical problems, being forced to sing “America the Beautiful” acapella. The star handled the situation very well and didn’t let anyone notice how emotional the moment was. In the past days, the star was harshly criticized by all the democrats, losing a lot of followers and events, just because she accepted to be part of the inauguration and sing for Donald Trump.
What do you think about the public’s response? We know that the president is not liked by everyone, but being hated in such an aggressive way as an artist is a very unpleasant situation. We wish Carrie Underwood to stay strong and listen to her heart, in a territory of democracy, we should NEVER be afraid to express ourselves and share our perspectives to the world.
6. Are sneakers a good choice for a presidential inauguration?
The answer is obvious: NO, the sneakers should be strictly avoided at any kind of formal event, where there is a dress code. The Senator of Pennsylvania, John Fetterman, didn’t follow any rule and appeared at the event wearing a proper outfit for a Monday spent at home. He wore a pair of shorts, an oversized sweater, and… sneakers. The photos of him from the inauguration rapidly went viral, and people, from all around the world, are now happily creating funny memes.
7. Did Elon Musk give a Nazi Salute? Twice?!
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person never fails to surprise us. His relationship with Trump is getting closer and closer, being the source for s lot of funny memes about Musk being the new First Lady of the United States. Admit it or not, there were a lot of awkward moments between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, especially in the past few months.
At the second Inauguration of Donald Trump, Musk gave something that clearly looked like a Nazi salute and shocked everyone in the public. The video with the gesture went immediately viral, raising a lot of questions. Is America going in the right direction? Why would Musk even do that? There are lots and lots of questions going around these days. Unfortunately, as we already know, the answers are hard to receive and we’re all going to find out the hard way what happens.
Were there any other awkward moments you’ve seen at the Inauguration? Please feel free to share them with us! Let’s create a chat and have fun together while celebrating the return of Donald Trump. It’s completely normal to be worried about an uncertain future and all the changes happening in 2025, but … at the end of the day is essential for us to stay positive. So, cheers to a new beginning, and may our dreams become reality!
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