During his second inauguration, Donald Trump exchanged words with Joe Biden in a moment captured by lip reader Jeremy Freeman.
As the two stood for a photo with their wives, Biden greeted Trump with “Welcome home.” Trump humorously replied, “How are you? It’s so cold. I need to do my coat up, I’m freezing.” Biden agreed, and Trump responded with a sharp “Shut up, Biden,” before joking about the cold being “colder than when we ski.”
The exchange highlighted a rare moment of banter between the two, as Trump and his wife Melania arrived for the ceremony, which had been moved inside due to freezing temperatures. Freeman’s lip reading also revealed Biden’s comment, “It’s hello,” as they made small talk before heading indoors.
The interaction added a personal touch to the ceremony, contrasting with the larger political moves Trump was making, including reversing Biden’s policies since taking office.
