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 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
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.
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.
President Donald Trump embraces ex-President Bill Clinton as first lady Melania Trump greets Hillary Clinton, her husband’s general election rival
Unsmiling: Mike Pence reached across to shake hands with Hillary Clinton as he made his way from the podium
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
George W. Bush seems amused as Michelle Obama is greeted by Hillary Clinton
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