Staff Reports
During the first Trump administration, there was a wild idea bouncing around about how to spice up the inauguration parade with some good old-fashioned tanks, just to remind everyone who’s in charge. But alas, city officials claimed things might get a bit bumpy—literally. Fast forward to January 20, and the plan for a triumphant tank display has been swapped with something equally iconic, if not more amusing: a garbage truck. That’s right, a garbage truck, one that played a pivotal role in one of Trump’s viral campaign moments in Wisconsin.
As it turns out, this isn’t just any old garbage truck. This beauty from a Michigan company is the same truck that Trump famously rode in during one of his campaign stops, complete with a “Make America Great Again” banner. It was a moment that brought a chuckle and a viral sensation, especially after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe took a stab at Puerto Rico, which did not sit well with the crowd. President Biden attempted to defend himself at a subsequent rally, throwing shade at Trump supporters by calling them out as a bunch of garbage. But guess who was laughing last? That’s right—the former president, who rolled straight into Wisconsin in his trusty trash truck hours after Biden’s little tirade.
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“Remember that garbage truck that went viral because the President-elect rode it on the campaign trail? Well, Fox has learned that the truck from Michigan will be a part of the inaugural parade” pic.twitter.com/MtDfLaXi0p
— Martin Walsh (@martinwalsh__) January 14, 2025
Now, as curtain rises for Trump’s second inauguration, that very truck will roll through the streets of Washington, D.C., bringing a brand of humor that is all too fitting for the occasion. A garbage truck isn’t just a vehicle; it’s a symbol of rejecting what the liberals have been pushing. Instead of tanks rumbling down the street, viewers will get to see a vehicle that embodies the spirit of resilience and, dare anyone say, recycling of the political landscape.
This parade will be a loud and clear signal that Trump isn’t going away quietly. The juxtaposition of a garbage truck at an inauguration event feels like a fitting homage to the mess left behind by the current administration, which has turned governance into a circus act. While tanks would have provided a powerful visual, nothing screams “I’m back and better than ever” quite like a good-natured jab at the opposition through a garbage truck.
In what could only be described as absolute spectacle, the focus will be on not just the traditional pomp and circumstance but also the irony of it all. After years of being berated over everything from manners to vehicle choices, Trump will be the one catching the attention, and probably collecting a few laughs along the route. As he takes the oath and the truck rolls down the streets of D.C., it will serve as a cheeky reminder that sometimes laughter is the best way to handle the serious business of politics—especially when it involves a little friendly trash talk.
