Donald Trump is being inaugurated for the second time today – following his election win in November.
Mr Trump posed for photos with former President Joe Biden, along with their wives Melania Trump and Jill Biden.
But as cameras were focused on the quartet, Jill appeared to wipe a tear from her eye. While the moment was a poignant one, it’s unlikely the former First Lady was struggling to contain her emotions.
Behaviour expert Mark Bowden told Irish Star: “I see that Jill wipes a tear away from her eye. This is more likely tears from the cold rather than any sorrow for the event and meeting.”
It makes a lot more sense to her be struggling with the freezing weather. Similarly, Melania bowed her head and shielded the cold wind with her hat.
Jill Biden isn’t the only one to be battling the bitter weather conditions today. The inauguration was moved indoors due to “dangerously cold temperatures”.
The service began at St John’s Church, Lafayette Square, an important Washington DC church. Then at 14:30 GMT, musical performances and opening remarks were started.
This leads to Mr Trump and Mr Vance being sworn in inside the Capitol rotunda, which offers a lot more shelter than the freezing weather outside.
Ahead of the historic ceremony, Mr Trump urged his supporters to be careful. He said he does not “want to see people hurt or injured in any way”.
The President added: “It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of law enforcement, first responders, police K9s and even horses… in any event, if you decide to come, dress warmly.”
