Twitter goes nuts over Michelle Obama's facial reactions during Trump speech
President Donald Trump praised the Obama family and administration during his inaugural address for their "gracious" help with the transition of power, but former first lady Michelle Obama's facial reactions during the inaugural address sent Twitter users wild with speculation.
"Today Americans learned that Michelle Obama does not posses a poker face," one user tweeted in response to a stream of viral photos surfacing of Michelle attending the inauguration.
Today Americans learned that Michelle Obama does not posses a poker face.
— jennifer steinhauer (@jestei) January 20, 2017
The Obamas kicked off the day as tradition dictates, welcoming the incoming family to the White House for tea on Friday morning before joining the festivities on the U.S. Capitol. As camera cut from Trump to others in the crowd, including Michelle Obama, the internet lit up with reactions.
Some identified with her implied distaste.
Today we all have #MichelleFace. pic.twitter.com/rziRkg0a57
— Chris Adams (@ChrisA) January 20, 2017
Others suggested she looked exasperated.
Michelle Obama's face of such exasperation after Donald Trump's speech has completely made my day.
Actually year.— Ava Strength (@AvaStrength) January 20, 2017
Anybody else notice the increasing intensity of pure, unmitigated hate radiating from Michelle Obama's face? It... https://t.co/Eh844yg6zZ
— Mark Williams (@TalkerMark) January 20, 2017
One suggested the emotions people were assuming she felt were all imaginary.
At the end of Trump's address, the Obamas shook hands with the new first family, but everyone is convinced she was miserable.
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