Within a day of taking office, the president alleged that a million people attended his inauguration, despite evidence to the contrary. This statement led to press secretary Sean Spicer attempting to defend the claim during a press briefing. His efforts, however, resulted in Spicer becoming the subject of mockery and ridicule, transitioning from a reserved political figure to a figure of national humor.

Even more troubling for Spicer, the president shifted the blame onto him for failing to substantiate the claim about the non-existent attendees, leaving Spicer in a difficult position from which he struggled to recover. This incident not only marked a bizarre moment in Trump's presidency but also foreshadowed the contentious relationship between the media and the White House.