𒉰Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday has given the world a lot of moments to think about as the Republican leader kicks off his second term at the White House.
💦From Elon Musk's gesture similar to a Nazi salute to Melania's Trump hat which seemed to work as a shield for the first lady, body language played a frontal role in the Trump indoor inauguration. Let's have a look at some of the key moments from his inauguration.
Decoding Body Language At Trump's Inauguration
Elon Musk's Questionable Hand Gesture Which Resembled A Nazi Salute
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk 𒆙is set to play an integral role in Donald Trump's presidency. From campaigning for the Republican leader to heading his new Department of Government Efficiency, Musk is expected to be at the forefront for the next four years.
However, at Trump's fan parade at the Capitol One Arena, the tech mogul's questionable hand gesture 🦄sparked a row. While speaking to the audience Musk says "thank you truly" and then proceeds to thump his chest and extend his arm.
Many have stated that the way Musk did a gesture resembles the Nazi Salute or Sieg Heil. 🦩Watching Musk's gesture immediately reminds the world of the Nazi salute due to statements in recent weeks showing support of Germany’s far-right AfD party.
♔Many others have dismissed the hand gesture saying that Musk was simply trying to show is gratitude to the voters from bringing Trump back in office.
Melania Trump's Hat Steals The Show
♑First lady Melania Trump definitely made a statement with her larger than ever hat and an outfit resembling a funeral ensemble.
💞With Michelle Obama's pale yellow coat and dress in 2009 to Jill Biden's blue coat and dress in 2021 and Melania's own 2017 powder blue outfit, the 2025 outfit comes as a stark contrast to the previous choices made by First Ladies at the inauguration ceremonies.
💖The First lady's hat also paved the way for this awkward photograph which will now stay on the internet forever.
♑Her hat, which made sure none of her face is seen or photographed, may have been a choice to reflect distance because as we all know, the fashion choices one make, often reflects what we stand for.
Bidens Hand Over To The Trumps
A simple photograph as Joe Biden 𒆙and Dr Jill Biden hand over office to the new first family - the Trumps. What continues to stand out in this picture is the stark contrast between Melania Trump and Dr Jill Biden.
⭕In contrast to Melania's dark navy blue outfit, Jill Biden was in a Ralph Lauren purple coat and dress. Democrats have been known to make statements through their fashion choices and Dr Jill Biden is no different.
🌜The former first lady's inauguration ceremony outfit was a nod towards bipartisan unity and the blend of red and blue, the two main colours of the US flag and the colours of the main political parties - Democrats and Republicans.
When Businessmen Become Statesmen
As Biden exited office with a warning about the dangers of Oligarchy, the world saw it come true with this picture. Right behind Donald Trump, we saw the leading names in the tech industry - Meta ♐CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
🍒Senator Bernie Sanders also shared this image to express his concern for the coming future for the US. "When the 3 wealthiest men in America sit behind Trump at his inauguration, everyone understands that the billionaire class now controls our government," said the Vermont Senator.
Former Presidents Reunite
♛All living former presidents are required to attend the Presidential Inauguration. While Trump skipped Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration, former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W Bush were spotted at the oath taking ceremony.
Usha Vance Stands Bright In Pink
♏The Vance family is happy to be here. What stood out the most is Second Lady Usha Vance's choice of dress. In stark contrast to First Lady Melania Trump's navy blue outfit, Usha wore a bubblegum pink outfit by Dominican designer Oscar De La Renta.
Trump And His 'Mighty' Sword
ཧDonald Trump and his new Vice President JD Vance were seen dancing around with their military swords as the cut the cake during their inaugural ball.
The New First and Second Families Of The US
ಞAfter the inauguration ceremony comes the inaugural ball. First lady Melania Trump stayed on theme with her previous outfit but switched around the colours, giving her a brighter appearance than at the Capital Rotunda.
💖The first lady's dress was made by her personal stylist of eight years, Hervé Pierre. Meanwhile, Usha Vance's glittering navy blue gownwas created by New York-based Lebanese designer Reem Acra.
