Mr Trump Only Managed To Draw A Third Of Obama’s 1.8m-strong Crowd

Mr Trump Only Managed To Draw A Third Of Obama's 1.8m-strong Crowd
Mr Trump Only Managed To Draw A Third Of Obama’s 1.8m-strong Crowd

Mr Trump Only Managed To Draw A Third Of Obama’s 1.8m-strong Crowd

Mr Trump was officially sworn in as president by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, promising to “faithfully execute the office of the president” and “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States” to rapturous applause from his supporters gathered below.

He was joined on the balcony of the US Capitol building by his family, the Obamas and, awkwardly, the Clintons, among other political leaders.

The ceremony went off without a hitch, but Mr Trump’s ego might have to endure some unflattering comparisons to Mr Obama’s first inauguration eight years ago.

The New York Times compiled these two contrasting images. On the left is the crowd about 45 minutes before the 2009 inauguration. On the right is the crowd 45 minutes before today’s ceremony.

It’s been estimated that Mr Trump only managed to draw about a third of Mr Obama’s 1.8 million-strong crowd.

On the left is Mr Obama’s first inauguration. On the right is Mr Trump’s. Pics: Getty/AFP, Inaugural Committee

On the left is Mr Obama’s first inauguration. On the right is Mr Trump’s. Pics: Getty/AFP, Inaugural CommitteeSource:Supplied

President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania have danced at three inaugural balls, rounding off an historical day in which Mr Trump was officially sworn in as US President.

At the first ball they danced to the Frank Sinatra’s hit My Way, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Susan, as well as Trump family members.

The President and First Lady swayed side to side to a cover of Frank Sinatra’s hit 
<i>My Way.</i>

The President and First Lady swayed side to side to a cover of Frank Sinatra’s hit My Way.Source:Getty Images

Trump said his first day as commander-in-chief was great.

The President and First Lady were eventually joined on stage by their family members and Vice President Mike Pence.

The President and First Lady were eventually joined on stage by their family members and Vice President Mike Pence.Source:AP

“People that weren’t so nice to me were saying that we did a really good job today.” He adds, “It’s like God was looking down on us.”

Trump asked the crowd at the second of the three inaugural balls he’s attending whether he should “keep the Twitter going?” The crowd roared in apparent approval.

Trump said his all-hours tweeting to his more than 20 million followers is “a way of bypassing dishonest media.”

He spoke with first lady Melania Trump by his side. She wore an ivory off-the shoulder column gown.

President Donald Trump addresses supporters alongside first lady Melania Trump before dancing at the Liberty Ball.

President Donald Trump addresses supporters alongside first lady Melania Trump before dancing at the Liberty Ball.Source:AP

At the third ball the couple danced to I Will Always Love You with members of the armed services.

President Donald Trump, left, dances with Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Catherine Cartmell as first lady Melania Trump is spun by Army Staff Sgt. Jose A. Medina during a dance at their third and final ball.

President Donald Trump, left, dances with Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Catherine Cartmell as first lady Melania Trump is spun by Army Staff Sgt. Jose A. Medina during a dance at their third and final ball.Source:AP

Mr Trump’s stiff dancing style was lampooned on social media, with one tweet comparing to him to “a dog circling around looking for somewhere to poop” and another post saying “Donald Trump dances the way I walked around the hospital after my hernia surgery”.

Model and TV host Chrissy Teigen rarely shys away from expressing her opinions on Twitter and the Inauguration Ball was no different.

 

 

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