Tipsheet

Internet Goes Nuts Over Pictures of Trump Looking at Eclipse Without Glasses

Christine Rousselle
Christine Rousselle  |  August 21, 2017 3:45 PM

Unless you've been under a rock, you're probably aware that a total solar eclipse was visible today from the United States. Many people, including the First Family, went outside and donned a pair of solar glasses (or used an old-school pinhole viewer) to take a look at the phenomena.

While the Trumps mostly followed directions and used proper eye safety protocol, one picture showed the president looking up at the sun sans glasses--a big no-no that could potentially result in eye damage. 

While the president seemed to be fine (and likely didn't suffer any lasting consequences given that it was literally a millisecond), the internet still had quite a bit of fun with the image. 

(I did too, by accident.) 

Many members of the Trump administration watched the eclipse. Attorney General Jeff Sessions looked as though he had a grand ole time watching the eclipse through a pair of safety glasses. Sessions and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross watched together on the White House balcony.

Recommended

Thank God For Straight White Men Derek Hunter
There’s a Massive Pushback Brewing Against the Pro-Hamas Thugs Taking Over College Campuses Matt Vespa

The next total eclipse that will be visible from the United States will be in 2024. The Bush family will be ready.