Bernie Sanders's Face During Donald Trump's Inauguration Is Going Viral

Natasha Jokic
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Another inauguration, another viral Bernie Sanders moment.

Person sitting alone on folding chair, bundled in winter coat and mittens, with arms crossed. Nearby people are walking by on steps
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The Senator of Vermont sat in the Rotunda today as Donald Trump was inaugurated. Some declined attending, such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who said, "I don't celebrate rapists. So no, I'm not going to the inauguration."

At one point in his speech, Trump said, "I will also sign an executive order to immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America."

A man in a dark suit and tie speaks at a podium with a microphone, in front of a U.S. flag backdrop

The camera then cut to the crowd in the Rotunda, most of whom stood up to clap:

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In the front row, you can see Bernie sat with his arms folded as this happened:

Person seated with arms crossed, wearing a dark suit and striped tie, in a crowded indoor setting
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Similarly, when most of the room stood as Trump spoke about his intent to immediately "declare a national emergency at our southern border," Bernie remained seated.

A crowded room with an audience clapping as a person stands at the center of attention, appearing to be addressing a formal gathering

The Senator also looked less-than-thrilled as Trump vowed to end the Green New Deal, which Bernie championed:

A large crowd gathers in a grand hall with paintings for a formal event. A person stands in the center facing the audience under bright lights
A large crowd gathers in a grand hall with paintings for a formal event. A person stands in the center facing the audience under bright lights
Group of people seated at a formal event; one person is at the forefront wearing a striped tie and glasses, appearing attentive
Group of people seated at a formal event; one person is at the forefront wearing a striped tie and glasses, appearing attentive

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Here he is in HD, sat next to Republican Senator Tom Cotton:

A group of formally dressed individuals, including some seated, appears in a busy indoor setting
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His reactions quickly went viral:

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Bernie kept up the mood at the inauguration luncheon that followed:

An older man in a suit sits alone at a formal banquet table set for an event, with plates, glasses, and floral centerpieces visible
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You can read more about Trump's inauguration speech here.

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