Here are a few more viral and cringeworthy moments that encapsulated Donald Trump’s presidency:

The ‘Access Hollywood’ Tape
In 2016, just weeks before the election, a 2005 *Access Hollywood* tape surfaced, where Trump was recorded making lewd comments about women. He bragged about being able to “grab them by the p***y” because of his celebrity status. While Trump dismissed the comments as “locker room talk,” the video sparked outrage and led to a flurry of women coming forward with allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

The Helsinki Summit with Putin
In 2018, during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Trump publicly sided with Putin over U.S. intelligence agencies on the issue of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Trump’s refusal to criticize Putin or accept the findings of U.S. intelligence caused a firestorm of controversy, with many accusing him of undermining American security and siding with a foreign adversary.

The ‘Very Fine People’ Controversy
After the violent white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017, Trump was widely criticized for saying there were “very fine people on both sides.” This remark was seen by many as downplaying the role of white supremacists and equating them with those protesting against them. The comment sparked widespread backlash, even within his party, with many calling it a failure to condemn hate and racism.

The Border Wall Photo-Op
In 2019, Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border and staged a photo op in front of a stretch of wall that had already been built. In a desperate attempt to show progress on his promised border wall, Trump claimed that it was the “biggest” wall ever constructed. However, the optics were quickly ridiculed, as the section of the wall had already been planned long before his administration, and the photo op looked more like a political stunt than a major accomplishment.

Trump’s Twitter Feuds
Throughout his presidency, Trump used Twitter as a personal megaphone, engaging in constant public feuds with critics, celebrities, and political opponents. One of the most infamous moments came when he called North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un “Little Rocket Man” and threatened to “destroy” North Korea. While many saw this as reckless rhetoric, others viewed it as a bizarre, yet typical, Trump maneuver. His Twitter presence was often criticized for being immature and chaotic, and many believed it was one of the contributing factors to his divisive leadership.

The ‘Shithole Countries’ Follow-Up
After the 2018 “s***hole countries” comment, Trump continued to stoke controversy with his remarks about immigrants. In 2019, he reportedly referred to Haiti, El Salvador, and several African nations as “shithole countries” during a meeting with lawmakers. The fallout from these comments led to international condemnation and fueled the ongoing debate about Trump’s views on race and immigration.

The 2020 Election Lies
Perhaps the most defining and damaging viral moment came after the 2020 election. Trump and many of his supporters spread false claims of widespread election fraud, culminating in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Trump’s refusal to concede, combined with his inflammatory rhetoric, led to a violent insurrection by his supporters. His actions during this period continued to have far-reaching consequences, culminating in his second impeachment, making him the first U.S. president to be impeached twice.

These moments, along with the others mentioned, have become key highlights of Trump’s presidency. His unapologetic behaviour, inflammatory remarks, and controversial actions have solidified his place in history as one of the most divisive and unpredictable leaders the U.S. has ever had.