In a moment reminiscent of a previous tarmac blunder, U.S. President Donald Trump faced yet another awkward incident while boarding Air Force One on Friday. As he departed from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for a weekend retreat at Mar-a-Lago, the president found himself grappling with a large black umbrella amid the rain and wind, providing ample fodder for social media users who quickly shared their reactions.

The scene unfolded as Trump climbed the steps towards the aircraft, attempting to manage the unwieldy umbrella. However, as he reached the aircraft's entrance, he struggled to fold it properly, instead trying to pull it through the narrow doorway. After a brief, comical struggle, he handed the umbrella off to a staff member before finally boarding the plane. This incident was captured on video and rapidly circulated online, prompting a wave of comments and memes.

This latest umbrella struggle strikingly mirrors a similar incident that occurred in October 2018, when Trump was seen abandoning an open umbrella at the door of Air Force One after returning from a rally in Indiana. At that time, a Secret Service agent had to step in to collect the abandoned umbrella, which Trump had left behind in the downpour. Both moments have become emblematic of the quirky and sometimes clumsy gaffes that characterize Trump's public appearances.

As Trump prepared for what was expected to be a sunny weekend in Florida, it was the rather comical moment on the runway that captured the attention of netizens and critics alike. Observers noted the irony of the situation, with many using the opportunity to poke fun at the president's apparent difficulties with something as simple as an umbrella. Social media users quickly reacted, with one quipping, Still hasnt mastered the umbrella? while another added humorously, Bro expects China to fold when his umbrella wont even do it.

Some users reflected on the previous incident, noting, At least this time he didnt just leave it outside, while others expressed exasperation with comments like, Lmao not again, alongside laughing emojis. One user cleverly remarked, What are the odds of him firing the umbrella person? while another concluded, Classic Trump moment umbrellas are his mortal enemy. This struggle is yet another quirky chapter in Trump's long history of viral mishaps, particularly those involving weather-related optics.

In 2018, following the earlier umbrella incident, Trump humorously referenced his own hairstyle, which has often been the subject of jokes, during a rally after a press conference in the rain following the tragic Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. But at least you know its mine, he had said, indicating his awareness of the frequent commentary surrounding his appearance.