By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2025-01-21 12:26:48 | Updated at 2025-01-22 00:27:59
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Donald Trump’s inauguration for his second term as President of the United States has ignited a wildfire of memes and online humor that range from biting satire to downright absurdity.
With the world watching, the internet did what it does best and turned one of the most pivotal political events into a treasure trove of digital comedy.
Even before Trump raised his hand to take the oath, memes began to flood social media platforms across X, Instagram and the recently revived TikTok.
The scale and creativity surrounding Trump’s inauguration highlighted the internet’s unparalleled ability to turn even the most serious of occasions into viral entertainment.
The hat worn by First Lady Melania Trump inside the U.S. Capitol drew particular attention.
The accessory seemed to cast a shadow over the top half of her face leading to a host of memes comparing her to cartoon characters - and even the McDonald’s villain, the Hamburglar.
Others poked fun at the last minute venue change that saw the ceremony moved from the steps of the Capitol to inside the warmth of the Capitol rotunda in anticipation of the freezing cold conditions.
No matter the location, one meme noted how Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders appeared to adopt the same pose while sitting in his chair as Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021.
The internet wasted no time in comparing Melania Trump's outfit to the Hamburglar
Internet users thought the kiss that wasn't between Trump and Melania was most amusing
One X user sought it fit to portray him as a Looney Tunes character with their signature 'That's all Folks!' sign off
The comparisons between Melania Trump's hat and the Hamburglar could not be denied
Senator John Fetterman was also mocked for showing up in his signature hoodie and shorts, despite the subzero weather outside.
One meme poked fun at Trump's ambitions to take over Canada or buy Greenland - notoriously cold destinations - while simultaneously holding his inauguration indoors due to the cold Washington D.C. weather.
Others shared sympathies for the hardworking staff who set up chairs and equipment outdoors only for the venue to be changed.
Elon Musk's animated mannerisms drew attention throughout much of the ceremony - particularly when President Trump spoke of America's ambitions to travel to Mars.
One source of amusement was found comparing Musk's wide grin next to the dour appearance of Trump's youngest son, Barron, who looked particularly gloomy at one point.
Others mocked Kamala Harris for her failed campaign, noting that Trump managed to secure victory with a rented garbage truck against the Vice President's $2million event alongside Oprah.
As the day’s events fade into history, the memes will undoubtedly live on, immortalizing Trump’s second inauguration in the collective memory of the internet.
Kamala Harris' campaign allegedly paid $2million for an event involving Oprah yet lost, while the Trump team rented a garbage truck and won
Plenty of memes poked at the chilly weather and the sudden change of venue
Others thought the first lady's outfit to be reminiscent of a Spy vs Spy cartoon strip
The fast food theme continued on on X with the shape of the Pizza Hut logo drawing comparisons
Any cartoon character with a striped hat was ripe for comparison with Melania's
Even way Melania wore the hat drew comparisons to superthief Carmen Sandiego
One user joked how Melania would have seen very little of anything thanks to her wide brim
There were some interesting comparisons to how things were in 2016 to today
Spare a thought for the outdoor organizers whose work counted for nothing
Bernie Sanders appeared to replicate his famous pose from 2021's inauguration
Elon Musk's mannerisms drew much attention as he appeared to be animated throughout much of the ceremony. Baron Trump looked dour by comparison
Hillary Clinton appeared relaxed throughout making some amusing facial expressions
John Fetterman made zero effort to dress for the occasion in his signature hoodie and shorts
President George W. Bush's facial expressions drew much amusement during the ceremony
Lauren Sanchez's cleavage caught the attention of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg
There were so many comments mocking the interaction between Donald Trump and his wife
The non-kiss between Melania and Trump was an easy one for memes to mock
Many memes appeared mere seconds after the non-kiss taking place
Trump made good on his word that 'now the work begins' as he immediately started signing executive orders when took the stage at his inaugural parade in Washington.
'You are now witnessing the dawn of the golden age of America,' he declared to great applause.
Trump turned his rally at a downtown Washington arena into a signing ceremony for executive actions that his new administration is taking to institute major policy changes.
