US President Donald Trump squinted and pointed skywards before donning protective glasses to take in the solar eclipse at the White House.
The president was joined by wife Melania, son Barron and top aides on Monday afternoon to view the spectacle from a vantage point overlooking the South Lawn.
Shortly after walking outside, the president looked up at the sky, squinted and pointed upwards.
Exciting to watch the total eclipse with @potus today! #Eclipse2017 ???? pic.twitter.com/85Y8R4yJU7
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) August 21, 2017
“Don’t look,” one staffer yelled from the White House lawn.
Mr Trump then donned the protective eyewear. Asked about the view, he gave a thumbs-up.
