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Carrie Underwood's performance was interrupted by a tech malfunction

In the United States, it's a long-standing tradition: a newly elected president takes the oath of office before the public.

On Monday, Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as the 47th president of the United States, with all the pomp and ceremony that accompany such an occasion.

However, no inauguration day is without its unexpected moments, and no schedule of events—no matter how meticulously crafted—can predict the strange, amusing, and captivating instances that arise. Here's a look at what you may have missed and what might continue to make headlines in the coming days.

MAGA Meets American Idol After Trump's inaugural speech, country music singer Carrie Underwood took the stage to perform the patriotic anthem America the Beautiful. Underwood, who gained fame as the winner of American Idol in 2005, had faced some backlash for agreeing to perform at the event, particularly from those who opposed Trump.

"I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," she said in a statement ahead of the ceremony. "I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and look to the future."

But Underwood's performance hit a snag when a technical issue cut off the backing music just as she was about to begin. "You know the words, help me out here," she said, as the crowd in the rotunda stepped in and sang an a cappella version of America the Beautiful, which ended in applause.

The Kiss That Wasn't What's an inauguration day without a touch of romance?

Melania Trump arrived at the event dressed in a striking dark blue and white ensemble, complete with an attention-grabbing hat. As noted by our fashion writer, hats have been a long-standing tradition for First Ladies on Inauguration Day, and Monday's choice was a fresh take on the classic.

The wide brim of Melania's hat, however, obstructed her face, creating a literal barrier between her and the people around her, including her husband. In one of the day's more awkward moments, as Donald Trump walked across the stage to take the oath, he leaned in for a kiss with Melania, only to be thwarted by the brim of her hat, making it difficult to get close enough.