Supporters at President Donald Trump’s much-hyped celebration outside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Thursday got to soak up more than just the Independence Day atmosphere.
They got soaked literally by rain in the hours before the “Salute to America” event.
The president’s critics enjoyed some schadenfreude, celebrating the weather under the umbrella of the #RainOnTrumpsParade hashtag, which trended on Twitter, as well as other hashtags:
Wait a minute... I think I found a #4thofJuly show I really like! 👍🤣 #RainOnTrumpsParade #BoycottDonTheCon https://t.co/s84i4BqZbj
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) July 4, 2019
I really appreciate George Soros paying for the weather machine to make it rain on Trump's parade.
— Jennifer Wright (@JenAshleyWright) July 4, 2019
More proof that God has a sense of humor and karma is real.#TrumpParade https://t.co/LF9kmapc1C
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 4, 2019
Sad trombone for the Trump supporters who trekked to the Mall in the rain, only to realize the actual event is for rich donors. https://t.co/q1MiPJWAJq
— Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) July 4, 2019
I’m an atheist but this has me saying ‘Is god real? Is god hilarious?’ #TrumpParade pic.twitter.com/GB5dxCrQoO
— Gregory Brown (@Whalewatchmeplz) July 4, 2019
Surprised there's no squeegee guy to scrape water droplets from the glass. pic.twitter.com/W4dpls30Kw
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) July 5, 2019
When the global environment spots its enemy. #RainOnTrumpsParade pic.twitter.com/BDx6v4xCys
— Audrey Shipp (@adri16) July 4, 2019
That feeling when you’ve seen Trump’s hair from behind in the rain and you just can’t find the words. pic.twitter.com/gw0WPPab2b
— Dave Pell (@davepell) July 5, 2019
#TrumpParade: DC's Fyre Festival. pic.twitter.com/TwJu1qklwW
— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) July 4, 2019
Trump merch as rain gear, a mini photo essay pic.twitter.com/MXhFeEUsVA
— Andrew Beaujon (@abeaujon) July 4, 2019
The music makes this video ten times funnier pic.twitter.com/5jykhIy7EE
— Rachel Fisher (@TheRachelFisher) July 4, 2019
Reminder: Trump wouldn't travel to honor Americans killed in action on Veterans Day last year because of rain. https://t.co/FVOEONpz51
— emptywheel (@emptywheel) July 4, 2019
You knew it would #RainOnTrumpsParade pic.twitter.com/jcggGYOKnb
— Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) July 4, 2019
Getting soaked on the 4th of July to own the Libs
— Dom2K🏀 (@Dom_2k) July 4, 2019
For someone who is so obsessed with his image, it’s hard to imagine Trump’s reaction when he realizes that his speech was broadcast through rain-streaked glass. pic.twitter.com/NkVB4eFwly
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) July 4, 2019
The videos are my Star Wars. https://t.co/zsfrhGX6mj
— Luke Barnett (@LukeBarnett) July 4, 2019
In a clear sign of God’s displeasure, it has just started to rain in DC — right before Trump is supposed to give his campaign speech at his event on the National Mall. ☔️ #RainOnTrumpsParade #McCain4th #PatriotsResist
— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) July 4, 2019
You knew it would #RainOnTrumpsParade pic.twitter.com/NlXuczp0tu
— Scott Dworkin (@funder) July 4, 2019
Record number... Most raindrops ever... Some say the wettest parade ever recorded in US history
— Cary Soriano (@carysoriano) July 4, 2019
Everybody's having a great time here at the President's Salute to America pic.twitter.com/D7DnixT9rG
— Osita Nwanevu (@OsitaNwanevu) July 4, 2019
The cloud obscuring the #fourthofjuly fireworks looks like Trump’s hair. The man bends nature to his will and image. pic.twitter.com/bkaIauXzhx
— Gene Park (@GenePark) July 5, 2019
Enjoy the rest of your #4thofjuly after this palate cleanser.#RainOnTrumpsParade
— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) July 4, 2019
✌🏽 pic.twitter.com/P0Nny3w9s4
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