President Donald Trump was sporting a slightly different look at his inauguration on Monday, forgoing his signature bright red tie.
Why It Matters
Trump was sworn into office as the nation's 47th president on Monday. It is his second term after winning the presidential election against former Vice President Kamala Harris in November. The inauguration was moved indoors in the U.S. Capitol after subzero wind chills prompted a change of plan.
The president is known for rarely deviating from a handful of trusted looks when it comes to professional engagements, most frequently a dark suit and a bright red tie, making his decision to switch up his tie at this significant event particularly noticeable.
Newsweek reached out to the Trump-Vance transition team via email for comment.
What To Know
During his inauguration on January 20, Trump wore his traditional blue suit but swapped the bright red tie for something much more muted.
The tie appeared to be a mix of blue and red and blended into his jacket more than the bright red tie. Some theories on social media claim that the tie is purple to signify unifying Republicans and Democrats, although Trump's transition team has not shared the reason behind the tie color.
Interestingly, Vice President JD Vance was sporting a blue suit and a red tie.
In addition to the outfits of the president and vice president, attention has also turned to what outfits their wives chose for the inauguration.
When first lady Melania Trump was seen with her husband for a church service at St. John's Episcopal Church earlier in the day, she wore an Adam Lippes coat and an Eric Javits hat with a white band. Second lady Usha Vance, also at the church service, wore a pink coat and belt.
What People Are Saying
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie wrote in his memoir, Let Me Finish: Trump allegedly once told Christie that he wears his ties long for a "slenderizing" look.
President Donald Trump told Rolling Stone in 2011 of his signature hairstyle: "I actually don't have a bad hairline. When you think about it, it's not bad. I mean, I get a lot of credit for comb-overs. But it's not really a comb-over. It's sort of a little bit forward and back. I've combed it the same way for years. Same thing, every time."
What Happens Next
Trump is bound to attract attention for the choices he makes throughout his term, be it regarding his outfit, hairstyle or political decisions.
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