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Hillary Clinton leads a stream of laughter following Donald Trump‘s announcement of plans to rename the ‘Gulf of Mexico” as “Gulf of America” during his inauguration speech. The 47th president of the United States made a series of announcements and executive orders on his first day in office that would define the next four years of his tenure. Among these plans brought to light at the Capitol Rotunda, the POTUS announced his intention to adopt the “Gulf of America” as a replacement name for the Gulf of Mexico.
This announcement like several other declarations on his first day in office has been met with some wild reactions across the globe. Former First Lady and Democrat Hilary Clinton, who competed against Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential elections had a striking reaction to the announcement which has since gone viral.
Hillary Clinton Reacts to Donald Trump’s Inauguration Announcement
In a video showcasing Donald Trump’s inauguration speech, the POTUS announced,
“A short time from now, we are going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. And we will restore the name of a great president.”
Hilary Clinton, who sat right behind Kamala Harris among the crowd at the Capitol Rotunda chuckled at Trump’s announcement, seemingly mocking the name change. Her Husband, Bill Clinton cast his wife a knowing gaze and smiled softly, the unspoken understanding between them evident. Several other attendees also found the declaration hilarious, joining in the laughter, which echoed through the venue. Meanwhile, other democrats like Kamala Harris and Joe Biden who also appeared in the short clip from the inauguration kept a straight face after Trump’s “Gulf of America” declaration.
Trump’s “Gulf of America” Plans Spark Debate
Netizens have since taken to social media to address Hilary Clinton’s hilarious reaction during Donald Trump’s Inauguration speech. Reacting, one YouTube user wrote,
“She didn’t laugh. It’s a demonstration of hate.”
Another shared,
“They are clowning and mocking the people.”
A third wrote,
“Hillary finally got a laugh, she hasn’t gotten many… Trump made her look foolish.”
Some fans opined that while Hillary had her chance to mock the announcement now, the tables would turn when Trump does pull through with his “Gulf of America” reaming plan. Others suggested the former Democratic Presidential candidate and one-time first lady was in no position to “laugh” given her own track record. The YouTuber wrote,
“When you think about it, someone would have to be perfect, with no foolish mistakes their own life to be able to righteously laugh at someone else. Before you laugh, shouldn’t you look in the mirror?”
Meanwhile, many fans agreed they saw eye-to-eye with Hillary Clinton, deeming Donald Trump’s renaming plan a disaster waiting to happen. One commenter wrote,
“You can’t pay me any amount of money to make me call it ‘the Gulf of America,’ I’m never calling it that.”
A second added,
“Keep it up… Mexico will want Texas back… it that’s the most important thing to focus on vs campaign promises.”
Trump Made Other Controversial Declarations on Inauguration Day
During his inauguration speech, Donald Trump also touched on other controversial subjects of interest, laying out his plans to tackle immigration, inflation, and energy. He also revealed plans to put a US flag on Mars, recounted his assassination attempt, and declared that “the Golden age of America Begins right now.”
Additionally, the 47th POTUS has issued a slew of executive orders, including an order designating “male and female” as the only two genders recognized in the United States. His executive orders and declarations have left a trail of anger and unrest among minority groups, with many more anticipated in the coming days.
