The best memes from President Joe Biden's Inauguration Day

2025-04-27 05:06:51admin

We meme'd it, Joe!

On Wednesday, Joe Biden officially became the 46th president of the United States and Kamala Harris became America's first woman vice president.

Biden's history-making inauguration — which took place in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, just two weeks after riots at the Capitol — looked a bit different than inaugurations past. But like every inauguration, it still delivered a plethora of meme-worthy moments.

From early morning news that Donald Trump left Biden a note in the White House to ceremony attendees who stole the spotlight (like Sen. Bernie Sanders and his precious mittens,) here are some of the best memes from Inauguration Day.

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1. The highly anticipated Trump note

In one final Trump administration plot twist, Trump carried out America's time-honored tradition of leaving a note for the incoming president. People didn't think Biden would have anything other than a nation in crisis and a freshly cleaned White House waiting for him after inauguration, but he reportedly has an authentic Trump note awaiting him. Naturally, Twitter users couldn't help but imagine what message Trump left.

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2. "Have a good life"

Before Trump departed to Mar-a-Lago he gave a farewell speech that ended with some blunt, casual words that had some serious high school yearbook signature energy. "Have a good life," Trump said. ~~HAGS~~HAGL!

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3. Bernie, Bernie, Bernie

He is once again wearing the same coat. He's sporting a pair of adorable mittens. He showed up with a mysterious envelope. You simply love to see some new Bernie memes.

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4. The gorgeous freakin fits

It's worth noting that this inauguration was a remarkably fashionable event. It's almost like people have been stuck at home wearing sweats for a straight year and finally got the opportunity to dress up? They turned out in long coats, high boots, and fresh fits galore.

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5. Ella Emhoff's eyebrows

Kamala Harris's stepchildren, Cole and Ella Emhoff, were in attendance to support and celebrate their Mom-ala. In addition to a fierce coat, Ella gave the internet this absolutely perfect reaction while in the presence of Mike Pence.