11 Painfully Awkward Political Moments (4 of 6)

6. Trump’s Toilet Paper Disaster

In 2018, Trump walked across an airport runway and boarded Air Force One with white paper stuck to his shoe. It appeared to be toilet paper, although nobody “confirmed” exactly what it was. The paper fell off at the door, and was swiftly blocked by one of the aides. Several people definitely saw the whole thing and made the wise career decision to say nothing.

7. John McCain Gets Confused

After his final debate against Obama, John McCain was about to walk offstage. It took him a second, but he suddenly realized he was going the complete opposite way. That grimace he made and the tongue out were captured by photographers and became one of the campaign’s defining images, as well as a timeless reminder to locate the exit before the cameras arrive.