In one of the more awkward moments of the day, Donald Trump greeted his closest allies as he walked on stage to his swearing-in at the Capitol. When he reached his wife, he leaned in for a kiss, only to find the brim made it hard to get close enough to Melania's face. The couple settled on an air kiss instead.

Donald J. Trump has officially returned to the White House, declaring that the "golden age" of America has begun. The 60th Presidential Inauguration, held on Jan. 21 (Philippine time), saw Trump taking his oath as the 47th president of the United States.

Some of these awkward moments quickly went viral, leaving viewers with plenty to talk about and sparking a wave of comments online.

When Carrie Underwood finished singing “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday (Jan. 20), she went to shake hands with the new president and he pulled her in close. At first glance it appeared he had something to say to the singer.

As per reports, an awkward moment between Donald Trump and Melania captured attention just before his second presidential oath ceremony on Monday. As Trump leaned in for a kiss in the Capitol Rotunda,

Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week and the 1970s hitmakers Village People will perform at two inaugural events.

Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.

Donald Trump and Melania Trump shared an awkward air kiss as the 47th president arrived for his inauguration ceremony at the United States Capitol on Monday, 20 January. Mr Trump and his wife then shared an air kiss before he took his seat next to his vice president JD Vance.

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump share ‘kiss’ at inauguration Donald Trump and his wife Melania had an affectionate moment as he entered his inauguration ceremony… But his kiss appeared to be interrupted by Melania’s rather large hat.