Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

HAB911

(8,922 posts)
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 10:36 AM Jan 2017

Twitter Reacts to Image of Trump Leaving Melania Behind

One image from President Donald Trump‘s inauguration late last week that’s getting a big reaction on Twitter is this photo of the President walking to meet Barack and Michelle Obama while Melania Trump lags significantly behind. Eventually, the Obamas greet her. Entertainment Weekly‘s Marc Snetiker Tweeted the photos:


/photo/1

In less than 24 hours, the image has been retweeted 13,000 times and liked 26,000 times. It even got a retweet from NBC’s Katy Tur, though her tweet has since been deleted.
12 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

Princess Turandot

(4,787 posts)
1. Note that the jackass also appears to have walked into the White House first...
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 11:04 AM
Jan 2017

ahead of (still) President Obama.

Back in 2009, BO waited for MO (of course) before walking up the steps to be greeted by the Bushes. Then GWB escorted MO into the building first, followed by BO and Laura Bush.

Michelle brought a gift for Laura (most likely a picture frame, based on the box). It was the first time that anyone reporting on the meet could recall the incoming FLOTUS doing such a thing. She has grace in every molecule of her being.

MgtPA

(1,022 posts)
3. I keep reading too, that this was the first time an incoming FLOTUS brought a gift, but I remember
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 11:17 AM
Jan 2017

Michelle bringing a gift back in 2009.

I just found the photo:



Edit: typo

Jim__

(14,089 posts)
2. When Trump looks at that picture, I wonder if he can see what's wrong.
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 11:05 AM
Jan 2017

I'm betting that someone had to explain it to him.

Response to Jim__ (Reply #2)

Wounded Bear

(58,737 posts)
9. Wouldn't matter...
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 11:42 AM
Jan 2017

manners for that situation are learned at a very young age, or not in his case. Hell I had times when I was pissed at my ex-wife, but I wouldn't treat her like that in public.

Melania is just another one of the servants to him.

Funny how someone so obsessed with his image misses on such a basic display of his true character. Although, I guess when your chosen persona is asshole bully, this fits right in.

Paladin

(28,277 posts)
7. You either have the character to be a gentleman, or you don't.
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 11:32 AM
Jan 2017

In addition to his many other flaws, the new "president" is an unschooled lout and boor. I hope these photos follow him around for the rest of his miserable life, because they speak volumes about him---none of it good.

randr

(12,417 posts)
11. She and even his daughter are seen only as arm candy
Tue Jan 24, 2017, 01:37 PM
Jan 2017

We must keep in mind that the man is seriously suffering from a narcissistic disorder of great magnitude. All along the spin has been that he will "pivot" into a normal human being. Not gonna happen.
The man all of his handlers hoped he would "pivot" out of is what they now have to deal with.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Twitter Reacts to Image o...