US Senator Bernie Sanders reacts to viral memes on his look during 'inauguration day', here's what he said The internet had a field day with the picture of Bernie Sanders taken at Capitol Hill, superimposing him on a wide variety of images that went viral. Share Updated: Jan 23, 2021, 11:36 AM IST US Senator Bernie Sanders' Presidential inauguration look spawned a ton of internet memes across the world. Two days later, at a popular tv show in the United States, he finally opened up about his choice of clothing for such a glorious event. While those attending the US Presidential inauguration ceremony were all decked up, Bernie appeared for the event dressed up in a heavy winter jacket and patterned mittens, sitting all scrunched up in the bleachers on Capital hill.