The day’s pomp and unusual circumstances made for a lot of close-up encounters between political combatants, some awkward, some not.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-20 18:48:05">January 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM EST</time>

The day’s pomp and unusual circumstances made for a lot of close-up encounters between political combatants, some awkward, some not.{ai:summary}<p>Political figures experienced a mix of awkward and engaging interactions during a day marked by pomp and unusual circumstances. These close encounters highlighted the dynamics of political rivalry and camaraderie. </p><p>#politics</p>

Inside the intimate inauguration: Close-up encounters between political rivals, some awkward

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