15 Embarrassing Moments From Trump's Time In Office You May Not Remember

 Donald Trump's tenure as the 45th President of the United States has been marked by a series of high-profile controversies, policy decisions and memorable moments that will undoubtedly go down in history. While many of these moments are common knowledge, there are a few lesser-known embarrassing incidents that took place during his time in office. In this article, we take a closer look at 15 such incidents that you may have missed.

Sharpie Gate:

In September 2019, Trump displayed a modified map of Hurricane Dorian's path showing the extension in Sharpie. This blatant attempt to downplay the storm's potential impact was widely derided.

Tweet "Covfefe":

In May 2017, Trump tweeted, "Despite the constant negative press covfefe," leaving the world confused. The tweet has been deleted, but the internet will never forget.

Two scoops of ice cream:

A 2017 TIME magazine article reported that during a White House dinner, Trump was given two scoops of ice cream while everyone else got one, leading to criticism of his extravagance.

Inaugural Crowd Size Debate:

In his first days in office, Trump famously claimed that his inauguration crowd was the largest in history, despite photographic evidence to the contrary. This became a symbol of his strained relationship with the media.

Bowling over Japan's Prime Minister:

During a 2017 visit to Japan, Trump was filmed clumsily tossing a box of fish feed into a koi pond while Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe followed proper ceremonial protocol.

"Nambia" Gaffe:

In a 2017 speech to African leaders, Trump referred to the non-existent country "Nambia". He probably meant Namibia, showing a lack of familiarity with geography.

Claim "Windmills cause cancer":

In 2019, Trump claimed that noise from wind turbines causes cancer. The statement left scientists and the wind industry scratching their heads.

Hurricane Maria Paper Towel Incident:

During a visit to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, Trump was seen throwing paper towels to hurricane survivors as if it were a game, showing a lack of empathy and understanding of the gravity of the situation.

"Shthole Countries" comment:

In a closed-door meeting in 2018, Trump reportedly called several African nations, El Salvador and Haiti "shthole countries." The comment sparked international outrage.

The "Two Corinthians" Tragedy:

During a speech at Liberty University, Trump referred to "Two Corinthians" instead of "Second Corinthians." This error revealed a lack of familiarity with biblical references.

"Dance" with the Saudi sword:

In 2017, Trump participated in a traditional fencing dance with the Saudi king during a visit to Saudi Arabia. The awkwardness of the dance raised eyebrows and became the subject of memes.

A sharp elbow at the NATO summit:

At a 2017 NATO summit, Trump was caught on camera pushing Montenegro's prime minister aside for a group photo, sparking an embarrassing moment for the United States.

"Good People on Both Sides" Note:

After a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017, Trump said there were "very great people" on both sides. The statement was widely criticized for equating hate groups with counter-protesters.

A Sip of Fiji Water:

During a 2017 speech, Trump stopped to drink water from Fiji in an attempt to mock Senator Marco Rubio. This display of pettiness attracted negative attention.

Over-The-Top handshake:

Trump's penchant for forceful, prolonged handshakes with world leaders, often accompanied by an intense expression, has become a recurring and embarrassing theme of his presidency.

While Donald Trump's presidency has been filled with major policy changes and headline-grabbing moments, these lesser-known embarrassing incidents highlight the unique style and demeanor that defined his time in office. Whether you view these moments as cute or cringe-worthy, they undoubtedly contributed to the polarizing legacy of his presidency.