The Internet Can't Help But Joke About This Photo From Donald Trump's Military Parade

    "He wants to be on his phone so bad."

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    This weekend was Donald Trump's $45-million parade in honor of the military's 250th anniversary, which also landed on his birthday.

    A man in a suit and red tie salutes while standing among seated attendees at a formal event
    MANDEL NGAN / AFP via Getty Images

    There were squeaky tanks...

    Rolling through Constitution Ave #Army250 pic.twitter.com/wo4zwdQVMJ

    — Elizabeth Landers (@ElizLanders) June 14, 2025
    Twitter: @ElizLanders

    ...troops marching out of step...

    Tweet by Jake Broe discussing why US army soldiers don't march in unison like North Korean or Russian soldiers, with an image of a military parade
    C-Span / Twitter: @RealJakeBroe

    ...smaller crowd sizes...

    People gather on a large grassy area with scattered groups sitting and walking. A large screen displays "U.S. Army" in the background
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    ...and nationwide movements against Trump's presidency, dubbed the "No Kings" protests, happening that same weekend (and with MASSIVE turnout).

    Large protest crowd holding signs and flags. A giant replica of the U.S. Constitution's "We the People" is prominently displayed
    Mario Tama / Getty Images

    Trump even gave remarks at his event, claiming about the US: "We are the hottest country in the world right now... We've never done better."

    A man in a suit and red tie claps while sitting next to a woman in a pinstripe blazer at an event. Others are clapping in the background
    MANDEL NGAN / AFP via Getty Images

    However, a truly breakout moment ended up being this now-widely shared image of Trump looking not too pleased:

    A man in a suit sitting among others, appears to be at an event. A crying-laughing emoji is in the upper left corner of the image
    Twitter: @bobcesca_go

    The photo has since been memed and joked about into oblivion online. Here's what people are saying:

    A tweet includes a sarcastic remark about a $45 million parade, highlighting irony and humor. The image below shows someone with an unimpressed expression
    Twitter: @MikeDrucker
    Two images of a seated man in a suit with a red tie, looking down intently with hands folded, during an event or meeting. Social media post caption: "He wants to be on his phone so bad."
    x.com
    Social media post humorously comments on low attendance at a birthday party, featuring a serious-looking person in a suit
    Twitter: @MeidasTouch
    A man in a suit sits with a stern expression. Overlay text criticizes a $45 million parade flop and mentions millions marching against the administration
    Twitter: @RpsAgainstTrump
    A man in a suit is seated among others at a public event. Surrounding social media comments imply humor
    Twitter: @mattlisk
    Image of a tweet showing a man in a suit with a serious expression, surrounded by people; tweet caption humorously references a song lyric
    Twitter: @KrissyG1
    Tweet mocking a former president appearing somber during a parade, with a reference to "Evita" and an emoji
    Twitter: @lizchar
    Tweet showing two men in suits, one with a red tie. The overlaid text discusses regret over a decision made three months ago
    Twitter: @ComfortAndFury
    A tweet shows a man in a suit appearing asleep during an event. The text above reads, "Are you awake, sir?"
    Twitter: @UmustBkiddingME
    Tweet by user commenting on hyped military parade versus "No King" rallies in Alabama. User finds the situation very funny
    Twitter: @MrChris82yt

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