Right-wing conspiracy theorists were disappointed on Thursday when a QAnon cult prophecy about former President Donald Trump returning to power failed to occur.
Members of the group believed Trump would take office again on March 4, which was the traditional Inauguration Day date until 1933. In response, security was increased around the U.S. Capitol and the House wrapped up business on Wednesday amid concerns over the potential for new violence in the area.
Instead, nothing happened. No inauguration. No crowds. And no Trump. This inspired #TrumpInauguration and similar hashtags to trend in mocking “celebration” of the non-event:
Sure looks like the #TrumpInauguration isn’t happening.
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) March 5, 2021
Also, a plane struck the Pentagon on 9/11; there is no secret cabal of satan worshipping pedophiles running America; and the election was not stolen. https://t.co/iuB0dzWxyY
Just got back from the QAnon inauguration of Donald Trump. Lovely event. The Martians especially enjoyed it.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) March 4, 2021
Today is my favorite Trump inauguration day yet.
— Randi Mayem Singer (@rmayemsinger) March 4, 2021
Guys, I’m at the DuPont Circle Pinkberry for the #TrumpInauguration. I’m here with four Proud Boys, their moms and Scott Baio. Did we get the address wrong? Help me out, this Minuteman costume is super-itchy.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) March 4, 2021
I’ve been to Newsmax, QANN and Fox - no one has the inauguration on?
— Hoodlum 🇺🇸 (@NotHoodlum) March 4, 2021
Happy Inauguration Day to Our 19th president. pic.twitter.com/9unXqNWkoW
— 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 (@Sundae_Gurl) March 4, 2021
A LIVE LOOK at the #TrumpInauguration at the intersection of Q Avenue and Big Lie Boulevard in @TheTwilightZone. Congrats to the "19th President" of Q-Ville!
— Jimmy Kokinakes (@JimmyKokinakes) March 4, 2021
To the 328 million Americans who live in the real world, HAPPY "@JOEBIDEN IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT" DAY!#PresidentBiden pic.twitter.com/r5rVrBRi14
Omg just got to Trump’s inauguration and there’s a cover fuck this
— Randy Rainbow (@RandyRainbow) March 4, 2021
lmfao https://t.co/77DQPeJrmz
— Brooke Binkowski (@brooklynmarie) March 4, 2021
Dear Trumpers...
— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) March 5, 2021
Um...Joe Biden is President.
Donald Trump is playing golf.
You got SUCKERED again! https://t.co/rTNOxDwU9d
Did I miss my inauguration today?!?#TrumpInauguration pic.twitter.com/n4lz9EsXbm
— Laurel Coons 🧬🧬🧬 (@LaurelCoons) March 5, 2021
How #Trump thought #March4th would go ... vs how it's actually going! #InaugurationDay #TrumpInauguration #wediditJoe #CondemnQDay pic.twitter.com/8eN1uI2yNU
— John Walsh (@itsJohnWalsh) March 4, 2021
So is the Trump inauguration just running late?
— Just Elizabeth (@Eiggam5955) March 4, 2021
Hey, so what time does trump's inauguration start today trumpers? Is it at NEVER O'CLOCK?
— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) March 4, 2021
Set your watches to that.
Awww - he let you down again... #TrumpInauguration pic.twitter.com/ualDyr8gwE
— Lynnez ❤️ (@Lynnenallo) March 4, 2021
Is it my imagination or is today's Trump Inauguration even smaller than his first one?
— Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) March 4, 2021
Happy Inauguration Day to everyone who has fallen for at least three pyramid schemes!
— Jason Selvig (@jasonselvig) March 4, 2021
Inauguration Day.....again! pic.twitter.com/HsZEgOpn5i
— JT 🇺🇸🏳️🌈 (@toots717) March 4, 2021
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