Inauguration: Bernie Sanders comments on his outfit

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The ceremonial inauguration in front of the Capitol is one of those events that everyone, really everyone, dresses up for - and it was.

With one exception: Bernie Sanders, 79-year-old Democratic Senator from the US state of Vermont.  

Gyale King, CBS reporter

“I don't know if you

've checked

out Twitter.

There is a lot of talk about your outfit today.

As if to shovel snow, say some, like in the queue at the post office, say others.

And people love your gloves.

Do you want to say something about your clothes?

«

Bernie Sanders, US Senator

“In Vermont, we know the cold well and not so much fashion.

We want to stay warm, and I did that today. "

Gyale King, CBS reporter

“With success, sir.

With success."

And so Sanders had his stoic appearance in a lousy pose in front of the Capitol - and on the Internet, where he was processed in various photo montages within a very short time.