On the 20th (local time), as former and current political figures gathered at the Congress in Washington, D.C., to attend the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, a senator caught attention by wearing a hoodie and shorts.
According to reports from foreign media outlets, including the New York Post and USA Today, Senator John Fetterman (Democrat-Pennsylvania) arrived at the congressional building in a black hoodie, gray shorts, and black sneakers.
Due to the freezing weather, Trump's inauguration was held indoors for the first time in 40 years since 1985. While it is traditional for inaugurations to take place on an outdoor stage set up outside the congressional building, the ceremony was conducted in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol due to the severe cold caused by the Arctic blast. Senator Fetterman showed up in his usual attire, undeterred by the freezing temperatures.
The Washington Post (WP) highlighted Fetterman's outfit as one of the most memorable scenes during Trump's second inauguration.
USA Today reported that "Fetterman stood out among other men in the Rotunda, including former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, who were dressed in suits and ties."
Born in Pennsylvania in 1969, Senator Fetterman is well-known for his bold policies and attire. He is known to appear mostly in casual clothing such as jeans and hoodies in official settings, except for certain occasions.
He is also known as a 'pro-Trump' figure among Democratic senators. Fetterman recently met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida after receiving an invitation from the president. At that time, he noted, "I am not simply a senator representing the Democrats, but a senator representing the people of Pennsylvania," adding that he would converse with anyone if it would help Pennsylvania and the country. After the meeting, Trump referred to Senator Fetterman as "a sensible person" in an interview with a media outlet.