‘And now the end is near’: When Trump danced to Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ and people thought it was awkward

Trump also sang the song during the first dance at the inaugural ball. (Source: Reuters)

About halfway through, Vice-President Mike Pence and his wife too joined in along with POTUS’ extended family including his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Other performers for the gala included 14-year-old YouTube star Lexi Walker and country crooner Tim Rushlow and his big band. Considering, the list of celebrities and moments that the previous inaugural balls had witnessed, this was not quite a starry night. Who can forget Beyoncé serenading Barack and Michelle Obama at their 2009 ball when she sang “At Last.”

Or the moment when pop icon Ricky Martin performed a song and danced for George W. Bush in 2001, not to mention President Bill Clinton playing saxophone at his own 1993 inaugural ball.

US President Donald Trump and his wife first lady Melania Trump dance with Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen at the “Salute to Our Armed Forces” inaugural ball during inauguration festivites in Washington, DC January 20, 2016. (Source: Reuters)

People took to Twitter to talk about the Trumps’ dance. Though they were awed by the grace and elegance of the FLOTUS in a spectacular white gown, they were not quite comfortable with Trump’s dancing skills. Many also commented on the choice of song and said that Trump always had it his way, so it was quite befitting. However, a few thought it was bizarre to select the classic for an inauguration, as it is one of the most popular funeral songs.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump share their first dance at inaugural ball. https://t.co/1y0n4xdTmX pic.twitter.com/5nStd3HFeX

— ABC News (@ABC) January 21, 2017

In fact, Sinatra’s daughter, Nancy, tweeted, “Just remember the first line of the song.” The tweet referred to the opening line where the singer says: “And now, the end is near.” Though she deleted the tweet, many agreed with her that it’s quite eerie.

Here’s what people had to say.

The Trump/Pence dance recreated with penguins. @realDonaldTrump #InaguralBall pic.twitter.com/7Omcjx1aZD

— The Beer Nerd (@_The_Beer_Nerd_) January 21, 2017

The guy you voted for who said he would work FOR YOU is dancing to “my way” – YA GOT SCAMMED.

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 21, 2017

Dear God, Trump leaves his “dance” with Melania to wave at the crowd, leaving her standing there alone. That poor woman.

— Joan Walsh (@joanwalsh) January 21, 2017

it’s kind of ironic the first dance between donald trump and melania is to the most popular funeral song ever #InauguralBall #ripusa

— Sabrina (@saberiinah) January 21, 2017

trying to figure out is Trump is dancing w his wife or a random stranger, the chemistry is forced and very awkward #InauguralBall

— Dominic (@nerdydad6) January 21, 2017

Mike Pence is totally out out-staging Trump and Melania in the first dance. Such a pity, especially in such a good song.

— Felipe Afanador (@felipafan) January 21, 2017

‘My Way’ is the perfect song. I hope President Trump keeps doing things his way, it’s what won him the election. #InauguralBall

— Josh (@JoshNoneYaBiz) January 21, 2017

President Trump with the first dance fist pump pic.twitter.com/M3fudraKtr

— Brandon Wall (@Walldo) January 21, 2017

does Donald Trump even dance with his wife? Ever? pic.twitter.com/6Lj7R4IPVb

— SunnyD (@_themira) January 21, 2017

“And now, the end is near;” -Frank Sinatra

Perfect lyrics for Trump’s inaugural dance. #ImpeachmentSoon #TheResistance

— Polly Sigh (@dcbabe) January 21, 2017

Donald Trump dances the way I walked around the hospital after my hernia surgery

— Eliot Nelson (@eliotnelson) January 21, 2017

Trump and Melania’s dance is like that middle school dance where the boy doesn’t know what do to, just moves with music lol

— Scott Johnson 🏳️‍🌈 (@SeddieMania) January 21, 2017

I REPEAT, THAT IS NOT DANCING.

— Marcela E. Garcia (@marcela_elisa) January 21, 2017

#TRUMP IS NOT EVEN LEADING THE FIRST DANCE. PEOPLE. #METAPHORS

— Sarah Christy (@christyfirst) January 21, 2017

trump & melania’s first dance = cringe.
they look so awkward 😩

— Team AJ 🌼 (@FactsAJ) January 21, 2017

When do Trump and Putin have their first dance? #InauguralBall

— b_undomesticated (@undomesticated_) January 21, 2017

What do you think about their first dance?