Well, that was a YUGE mistake.
On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump tweeted a photo of himself supposedly writing his inauguration speech.
Writing my inaugural address at the Winter White House, Mar-a-Lago, three weeks ago. Looking forward to Friday. #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/S701FdTCQu
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 18, 2017
It didn’t take long for Twitter to start tearing it apart:
.@realDonaldTrump And, dear, I know you need a familiar bed, but the "winter White House" is the White House.
— Bess Kalb (@bessbell) January 18, 2017
@realDonaldTrump that's not how people write, Donald. You need to put the paper flat on the desk, and open the notepad.
— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) January 18, 2017
@realDonaldTrump that is a blank piece of paper and you're holding a closed sharpie pic.twitter.com/ekCcH8eTXe
— Jules Suzdaltsev (@jules_su) January 18, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump you look as depressed as we feel.
— Kyle Ayers (@kyleayers) January 18, 2017
Then, naturally, the jokes began rolling in:
@realDonaldTrump Who is translating it from the original Russian for you?
— Neil Miller (@rejects) January 18, 2017
@realDonaldTrump Will it start with "Four Russian Whores And Seven Hacks Ago"...
— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) January 18, 2017
Cool pic of @realDonaldTrump writing his inaugural address. pic.twitter.com/ycxEftY89G
— Benjamin Siemon (@BenjaminJS) January 18, 2017
Draw me like one of your French girls pic.twitter.com/3I4tjFiDn1
— HannahJane Parkinson (@ladyhaja) January 18, 2017
And things got really fun when people began to speculate as to what he was actually writing:
@realDonaldTrump "Oh god what have I done?" pic.twitter.com/BPGwBYt74F
— (((Evan Jacobs))) (@esjacobs) January 18, 2017
good job @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/Ioj869Tfy3
— uhhh (@_uhhhhhhh) January 18, 2017
Here's proof @realDonaldTrump wrote it himself #WhoToldYouThatWasAGOODPhoto pic.twitter.com/1MACN9L3xU
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) January 18, 2017
"Writing my inaugural address"? @realDonaldTrump doesn't need to be so shy about his sketch - V. Putin must be v. proud pic.twitter.com/Ktyed3wTYM
— Asa Bennett (@asabenn) January 18, 2017
Whoa, quite the talent, @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/Jf5HkCkOYm
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) January 18, 2017
RT: @realDonaldTrump Writing my inaugural address at the Winter White House, Mar-a-Lago. Looking forward to Friday. #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/YXEKAMiOSo
— RickyFTW (@rickyftw) January 18, 2017
Let’s just hope none of these assumptions actually make it into his speech on Friday.
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
It's Another Trump-Biden Showdown — And We Need Your Help
The Future Of Democracy Is At Stake
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
Your Loyalty Means The World To Us
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
The 2024 election is heating up, and women's rights, health care, voting rights, and the very future of democracy are all at stake. Donald Trump will face Joe Biden in the most consequential vote of our time. And HuffPost will be there, covering every twist and turn. America's future hangs in the balance. Would you consider contributing to support our journalism and keep it free for all during this critical season?
HuffPost believes news should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay for it. We rely on readers like you to help fund our work. Any contribution you can make — even as little as $2 — goes directly toward supporting the impactful journalism that we will continue to produce this year. Thank you for being part of our story.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
It's official: Donald Trump will face Joe Biden this fall in the presidential election. As we face the most consequential presidential election of our time, HuffPost is committed to bringing you up-to-date, accurate news about the 2024 race. While other outlets have retreated behind paywalls, you can trust our news will stay free.
But we can't do it without your help. Reader funding is one of the key ways we support our newsroom. Would you consider making a donation to help fund our news during this critical time? Your contributions are vital to supporting a free press.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you'll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.
Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.