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14 Thoughts We All Had While Watching the Inauguration of Donald Trump

A New Era is Dawning

Olivia Rodts-Palenik
Jan 23, 2017
Poughkeepsie, New York
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14 Thoughts We All Had While Watching the Inauguration of Donald Trump
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Well. It happened. Donald Trump has been sworn in, and we have a new President of the United States. While the ceremony flowed smoothly and was actually quite a testament to how our country can come together even though the election proved to be divisive, there were a few moments that I and some of my friends thought huuuuhh???

1. Why isn't he smiling? He defied all odds and won this election, and it is finally his moment in the sun, and he can't even crack a smile?


2. Oh look Obama. 4 MORE YEARS... Please?

3. These prayers are going on for a long time. Maybe if they keep praying long enough, he will lose his patience and give up the presidency.

4. Finally someone is getting sworn in. Don't misspeak, don't misspeak. Why is this taking so long?

5. Ugh another song.. Can't we just rip this off like a band-aid already?

6. Okay FINALLY it's almost over. Why is the Presidential oath so much shorter than the vice-presidental one? Also, what in the world is Melania thinking right now?

7. Our four years of progression is actually over. I need a tissue.

8. Okay let's hear this speech. Please give me some encouragement for these next four years. Any inkling of hope.

9. Why did all of those security men randomly line up behind him? Is this supposed to happen?

10. Okay now they are leaving.. I guess everything is alright again....

11. Why does this sound like a campaign speech? You already won bro..

12. *Camera focuses on Hillary* What could have been. I'm so sorry you have to be there for this...

13. It's done. We have a new president... hold on tight, folks.


14. **Helicopter takes the Obamas away** Michelle Obama for President 2020?

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