The presidential election came to a head yesterday (November 5) as millions of US citizens went to their local polling stations to cast their vote. The result of which has seen Donald Trumpcome out on top, as announced by the Associated Press.
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While the counting was ongoing, current President Joe Biden and his wife Jill made a few moves that have people talking. As per Daily Mail, they decided not to attend Kamala Harris' watch party. Instead, the couple watched from the White House, per a White House official:
Tonight, the president and First Lady will watch election results in the White House residence with longtime aides and senior White House staff.
Moreover, there is rising speculation concerning Jill Biden, and whether or not she switched up her vote last minute due to her outfit choice.
Jill Biden’s confusing voting outfit
Celebrities and public figures all across the US, and even the world, have been urging everyone to register to vote for the presidential election in the past weeks. Those who are US citizens proudly showed off their voting stickers.
It is also typical for celebrities to be photographed on their way to vote. For Jill Biden, the current First Lady, it was no different. However, her choice of outfit has sparked a debate over who she voted for.
On Tuesday, November 5, voting day, Jill Biden was seen wearing a red pantsuit, the colour typically associated with the Republic Party, represented by Donald Trump.
Jill Biden is wearing the GOP's shade of red to cast her vote. Joe Biden is skipping the Kamala Harris watch party. Do the math. pic.twitter.com/5CFG9pDHSK
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) November 5, 2024
Naturally, this started a debate online over whether or not Jill voted against her husband’s party. Many took to social media to share their theories, some suggesting that Jill Biden ‘knows exactly what she did’.
Jill Biden wore a full red suit and gold shoes to vote. #Trump2024
As the wife of a Democrat politician there's no was she doesn't know how this looks
Jill Biden knows exactly what she did. Her outfit was on purpose
Jill Biden has not commented on the public speculation surrounding her clothes, however it has highlighted how people use the outfits of high-profile women to analyse their decisions.
What were the other political women wearing on voting day?
Michelle Obama, former First Lady, wore a mint green top with a matching cardigan paired with a high-waisted stone coloured skirt. She wore her hair down and away from her face, showing off statement gold earrings.
On the other side of the political bench, Melania Trump recycled one of her Dior shirt dresses when casting her vote. She paired her outfit with black wide square-frame sunglasses that completely covered her eyes.
She had previously worn the black and white polka dot shirt-dress in September when she was promoting her memoir on Fox News. Melania, who reportedly struck a deal to not be an active First Lady, often wears Dior styles for significant moments, as per Page Six.
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Sources used:
Sky News: ‘US election latest: Trump beats Kamala Harris in race to White House - as world leaders congratulate him'
Daily Mail: ‘Biden's Kamala snub on Election Day: Joe ditching watch party as Jill makes bold statement with voting outfit’
Daily Mail: ‘Bidens accused of trying to ruin Kamala Harris' big moment with Jill's outfit and major family announcement’
Fox News: ‘Seeing red? Social media erupts over first lady Jill Biden’s Election Day outfit’
Hello!: ‘Michelle Obama just wore a stunning outfit to vote and it’s so Jackie O’
Page Six: ‘Melania Trump rewears Dior dress to cast vote with husband Donald Trump on Election Day’
