In pictures: Trump leads standing ovation for Hillary Clinton

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Donald Trump leads a standing ovation for Hillary and Bill Clinton at his inaugural luncheon Friday afternoon.

“There is something that I wanted to say: Because I was very honoured – very, very honoured – when I heard that President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton was coming today. I think it’s appropriate to say… I’d like you to stand up. I’d like you to stand up.”

'I'd like you to stand up': President Trump asked the audience at the luncheon to give the Clintons a standing ovation

‘I’d like you to stand up’: President Trump asked the audience at the luncheon to give the Clintons a standing ovation

'I was very honored': Trump thanked both Bill and Hillary Clinton for coming to the swearing-in 

‘I was very honored’: Trump thanked both Bill and Hillary Clinton for coming to the swearing-in 

As the room broke into a nearly 30-second ovation, the new president gave a thumbs up and said, “Honestly, There’s nothing more I can say because I have a lot of respect for those two people.”

Thanks: Hillary Clinton gestured to the President and to the rest of the attendees at the luncheon as they clapped

Thanks: Hillary Clinton gestured to the President and to the rest of the attendees at the luncheon as they clapped

Praying: Bill and Hillary Clinton prayed with the President-elect as he and the First Lady were honored at the Capitol with a luncheon

The gesture might be a surprise to some, considering the misogynistic attacks Mr Trump hurled at Ms Clinton while the two campaigned in the presidential race. Over the course of the election, he questioned her mental strength and physical stamina, said she didn’t have a “presidential look,” schlong ed claimed that such longed” in a debate, and retweeting then deleting tweets that questioned if she can satisfy her husband.

First standing ovation: This was the scene as the Trumps arrived for the luncheon at the Capitol

President Donald Trump is seen gripping the hand of his rival, Democrat Hillary Clinton, who attended today's inauguration as a former first lady

President Donald Trump is seen gripping the hand of his rival, Democrat Hillary Clinton, who attended today’s inauguration as a former first lady

He also infamously promised to prosecute and jail her over her use of a private email server during her time as secretary of state. At one point in the campaign, he began calling her “crooked” and described her as a “nasty woman” in the third and final presidential debate.

Hillary Clinton and President Donald Trump meet face-to-face at the inaugural luncheon inside the U.S. Capitol Building today 

President Donald Trump embraces ex-President Bill Clinton as first lady Melania Trump greets Hillary Clinton, her husband's general election rival

President Donald Trump embraces ex-President Bill Clinton as first lady Melania Trump greets Hillary Clinton, her husband’s general election rival

I looks...: Hillary Clinton made no attempt to smile as Donald Trump waited to be sworn in 

 

Unsmiling: Mike Pence reached across to shake hands with Hillary Clinton as he made his way from the podium

Unsmiling: Mike Pence reached across to shake hands with Hillary Clinton as he made his way from the podium

A fixed grin for the victor: Hillary Clinton watches as Donald Trump walks past her then kisses his wife Melania before being sworn in as 45th president

Sending an email: Hillary Clinton used her smart phone as she waited for the swearing in

Downcast: The Clintons were grim faced as they stood on the platform

Warp up dear: Bill Clinton helped his wife put on a poncho as the rain began just after President Trump was sworn in 

This was her moment: Hillary Clinton's expression told the story as Donald Trump arrived on the podium and was greeted by President Barack Obama. Minutes later, he became Presidenrt Trump

This was her moment: Hillary Clinton’s expression told the story as Donald Trump arrived on the podium and was greeted by President Barack Obama. Minutes later, he became Presidenrt Trump

The eyes have it: George W. Bush seems amused as Michelle Obama is greeted by Hillary Clinton

George W. Bush seems amused as Michelle Obama is greeted by Hillary Clinton

Grip and grin: Bill held Hillary by the left elbow as the Clintons walked out of the Capitol and into the open

Holding on carefully: Hillary Clinton grasped the handrail as she walked down the stair to the riser on the west portico of the capital

Holding on carefully: Hillary Clinton grasped the handrail as she walked down the stair to the riser on the west portico of the capital

White House memories: Hillary Clinton exchanged words with George W. Bush as they stood together waiting for Trump

White House memories: Hillary Clinton exchanged words with George W. Bush as they stood together waiting for Trump