Here are the best Twitter reactions to Trump looking directly into the eclipse
Donald Trump points to the sun as he arrives to view the solar eclipse. (Credit: AP/Andrew Harnik)
If you couldn’t resist the temptation to get a glimpse at today’s solar eclipse without protective glasses on, you’re insane — but you’re also not alone. NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. posted a video on Instagram of him staring directly at the cosmic event.
In a much less surprising news, Donald J. Trump — the 45th president of the United States — went against all general scientific advice and the direct, personal warnings of his staff and stared at the eclipse with his unprotected eyes like a proud and stubborn five-year-old child.
While watching the eclipse with members of his family and administration, Trump joyously raised two thumbs up when asked his opinion of the eclipse, later mouthing the word “beautiful” to a group of reporters outside of the White House. In Trumpian fashion, the elected leader of the free world then took off his eclipse-watching glasses to take a peek of the cosmic event, this despite the fact that NASA scientists have strongly urged otherwise.
“The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed Sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” or hand-held solar viewers,” NASA said in a guide for viewing the eclipse safely. “Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the Sun.”
Despite these warnings — and the advice from an aide who shouted “Don’t look” as he took his glasses off — Trump risked it all, not once, but twice. Such is the bold, risk-taking spirit of the man this nation saw fit to make its leader. He stole two quick glances at the cosmic event before the national press (and, thus, the world), allowing those who use social media room for comment.
President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump wear their eclipse glasses to watch the solar eclipse as it crosses over D.C. http://pic.twitter.com/FGjLHOj9TO
— ABC News (@ABC) August 21, 2017
Aaaaaand here's your photo of Trump looking straight at the eclipse http://pic.twitter.com/5vv6sVTDIl
— Stefan Marolachakis (@stefanmymind) August 21, 2017
As he did this, someone in a crowd of aides below shouted "Don't look." http://pic.twitter.com/dtfSLEzcAZ
— Ted Mann (@TMannWSJ) August 21, 2017
it's okay the sun didn't go away forever @EricTrump
— Simon Maloy (@SimonMaloy) August 21, 2017
http://pic.twitter.com/XdYIy4qsRs
— Adam Weinstein (@AdamWeinstein) August 21, 2017
Most adorable eclipse photo goes to… Jeff Sessions http://pic.twitter.com/9w4GtWRfnV
— Joe Perticone (@JoePerticone) August 21, 2017
Worth noting that the only two things all summer which have kept Trump out of the news for a day are a solar eclipse and OJ Simpson
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) August 21, 2017
Sure hope Trump tweets that the Obama administration never pulled off a total eclipse
— David Lazarus (@Davidlaz) August 21, 2017
Media in 2016: "No, Trump can't win."
Media in 2017: "No, staring at the eclipse won't give you telekinetic powers."
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) August 21, 2017
TODAY: Advisers Say Trump Will Show Restraint During Eclipse
TOMORROW: Trump, Blinded and Drunk on Sun’s Rays, Pledges to Destroy the Moon
— Jason O. Gilbert (@gilbertjasono) August 21, 2017
Today in Things I Didn't Believe Would Actually Happen: President Trump looked at the #eclipse without glasses. Twice. #SolarEclipse2017 http://pic.twitter.com/c6zPbx7RYd
— Anna Massoglia (@annalecta) August 21, 2017
Trump on eclipse: "My inauguration had bigger crowds.The moon treated the sun very unfairly—SAD! It better stop, or be met w/fire & fury."
— Trump's Prison Shoes (@vespavoshka) August 21, 2017
Though Trump disregarded all health warnings against looking at the eclipse without wearing the proper eyewear, there is no suggestion from the White House that he has gone blind and will spend the rest of his presidency stumbling around the East Wing, refusing to use a cane or guide out of sheer pride.
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