Things seemed to get fishy outside the New York courtroom where Donald Trump’shush money trial is taking place.
As the former president was heading back into court from a break on Tuesday, he was photographed apparently inflating his cheeks like a puffer fish.
What exactly was happening in this moment? Folks on X, formerly known as Twitter, had their own theories, observations and commentary.
This is the look of a man contemplating his pending doom. pic.twitter.com/wqdOXqoSUe
— Peter Henlein (@SwissWatchGuy) April 30, 2024
Trump, looking like a bloated puffer fish outside the courtroom today. pic.twitter.com/cLbdoBinT3
— ???????????????????????????????????? ℍ???????????????????????? (@Abba_Annabelle) April 30, 2024
https://t.co/nDKvpc734ipic.twitter.com/2QsJgWHGB7
— Edward (@edwardrussl) April 30, 2024
He’s getting ready for his portrayal of Dizzy Gillepse. https://t.co/WyfuVQAbvt
— Ron in Florida (@Supercereal1776) April 30, 2024
This is the look of a man who’s been holding in his farts for a few hours, while literally gagging on his wannabe outbursts. https://t.co/KesnQNtTcA
— A Jen, Duh (@hipchkk) April 30, 2024
A girl can dream https://t.co/45zPSVz5HX
— Tame Two Tone (@tameHntr) April 30, 2024
I would not stand too close. He looks like he may pop. I would not want to get any Trump all over me
— Dennis Michael Music (@DennisMich70713) April 30, 2024
Even Trump’s former attorney Jenna Ellis had thoughts.
“This is a real photo and yet I can’t believe it’s a real photo,” she posted.
This is a real photo and yet I can’t believe it’s a real photo. https://t.co/tUS2RbwAGs
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) April 30, 2024