Who’s Laughing At Trump Now?

In 2017, I saw with a few journo pals below the podium on the west front of the Capitol and watched Donald Trump be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. After taking the oath of office, which he took approximately as seriously as he did contracts he'd signed with workmen in Atlantic City, he delivered what is unquestionably the weirdest inaugural address in American history—the now infamous "American Carnage" speech. Former President George W. Bush, seated nearby, reputedly called Trump's remarks "some weird shit," which I believe he actually did say because that's what all of us in my little slice of the audience said, too.

View in Browser  SHOP EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBE Who's Laughing at Donald Trump Now? In 2017, I saw with a few journo pals below the podium on the west front of the Capitol and watched Donald Trump be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. After taking the oath of office, which he took approximately as seriously as he did contracts he'd signed with workmen in Atlantic City, he delivered what is unquestionably the weirdest inaugural address in American history—the now infamous "American Carnage" speech. Former President George W. Bush, seated nearby, reputedly called Trump's remarks "some weird shit," which I believe he actually did say because that's what all of us in my little slice of the audience said, too. Read More J.Crew's January Sale Is Even Better Than You Think It Is New year, new deals. Read More The UGG Butte Is the Only Snow Boot You'll Ever Need Waterproof, snow-proof, ultra-warm, and worth every penny. Read More The 28 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2025 It's tough to pinpoint exactly what's in store for video games in 2025. Grand Theft Auto VI is reportedly due out sometime this year. It's a sentence that could have existed on a list like this for the past decade, but an official trailer from Rockstar Games revealed that it's finally time to return to their wonderfully fucked-up playground. If fans play GTA VI at any time before December 31, that game alone will cement 2025 as one of the biggest years in video game history. Thankfully, it's not the only title we have our eyes on this year. Read More 41 Romantic Gifts Perfect For Valentine's Day There's no way she's topping these. Read More Everything We Want From Gap's January Sale Shop up to 50% jeans, sweaters, and our favorite hoodie. Read More Yes, Ties Are Back. Here's an Indispensable Guide to Buying—and Wearing—Them. Ties are making a comeback. You can see it on the runways of big brands like Saint Laurent, Prada, and Hermès. Or on the social feeds of Aimé Leon Dore, Todd Snyder, and Drake's. Preppy Americana and '70s swagger are both having a moment right now. The vibe is very tie friendly, and it's trickling down to real guys on the streets of New York, London, Paris—and soon, your town, too. Maybe that external validation makes it easier to consider wearing a tie again. But even if the winds of fashion were blowing in a different direction, it'd still be the right move. What better way to thumb your nose at convention than wearing a tie just because you damn well feel like it. And of course, there are still times when wearing a tie is necessary. So, when should you actually wear one? Which one should you wear? And when you knot that sucker up, which technique should you choose? If it all sounds overwhelming, worry not. Let's break it down. Read More Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2025 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779