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Twitter reacts to President Donald Trump's inauguration

By Eleanor Barker
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20 Jan, 2017 07:35 PM3 mins to read

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Addresses, protests, a goodbye from Obama and a new President - here are all the moments from the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Video / AP

Donald Trump has been sworn in as 45th President of the United States. Here's how the internet reacted to his inauguration.

Early chat was dominated by a patriotic outfit of questionable taste.

Kellyanne Conway dressed as the era Trump wants to take America back to. #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/Vrmc1Bq3Nz

— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) January 20, 2017

And speculation on what the major players might be thinking.

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​Especially Barron, who appeared unhappy.

Barron Trump not too happy about something, not sure what: #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/AqNlahqiil

— MelsLien (@MelsLien) January 20, 2017

Michelle's reaction did not go unnoticed.

#Inauguration Mood: pic.twitter.com/8CTGycQcQC

— deray (@deray) January 20, 2017

The ceremony didn't go entirely without a hitch.

Alto In Third Row Singing Off-Key In Subtle Protest #InaugurationDay

— Onion Politics (@OnionPolitics) January 20, 2017

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People noticed that the crowd didn't seem YUGE enough.

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Eagle-eyed media types picked up on a cover photo change flub.

.@realDonaldTrump's official @POTUS banner image of his #Inauguration is actually @GettyImages photo of Obama's. So sad... pic.twitter.com/KtezPZGyWj

— noahharlan (@noahharlan) January 20, 2017

And noticed that the page on climate change had disappeared from the Whitehouse website.

RIP @WhiteHouse climate webpage. pic.twitter.com/1E7nbBJ7MV

— Amy Harder (@AmyAHarder) January 20, 2017

Or this moment of deja vu.

Oh man this is good. Thought I'd heard that somewhere before... #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/tVSEGlV83A

— Nathan Amzi (@theamzi) January 20, 2017

Trump's speech was well-received by many.

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A very strong speech by @POTUS. He means it.

— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) January 20, 2017

Especially his voters.

Congratulations poured in from leaders around the world.

Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump @POTUS on his presidential inauguration day. Look forward to continuing strong UK - US bond

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) January 20, 2017

Some 'haters' and 'losers' were not so happy

Lots of middle fingers up in the air during Trump's speech pic.twitter.com/qidU5XTkKH

— Mary Ann Georgantopoulos (@marygeorgant) January 20, 2017

Some remembered 'Jeb!'.

I'm so SAD! #Inauguration

— Nev Schulman (@NevSchulman) January 20, 2017

Chelsea Handler got topical.

In exchange for El Chapo, we would like to hand over Donald Trump. #Freetrade. #Inauguration

— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) January 20, 2017

Joe Biden's 'basic' transport home was appreciated.

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That's just former vice president @JoeBiden getting the train home from the #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/L06cKiB2Kq

— Stephen Jones (@SteveJonesPA) January 20, 2017

Trump juniors continue to delight.

LOOK: In sweet moment as Pres. Trump signs orders, Barron Trump plays peek-a-boo with his nephew in the background https://t.co/AsjUerEVmy pic.twitter.com/z99tUgZoEI

— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 20, 2017

President Trump, of course, gets the last word.

January 20th 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2017

Hello, POTUS.

#InaugurationDay Speech🇺🇸https://t.co/2h8yWMYQz9 pic.twitter.com/Q9u8n9vez2

— President Trump (@POTUS) January 20, 2017
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