Did Donald Trump just start watching The Office?

Just before taking the platform to deliver his inauguration address, Donald Trump turned to the CNN camera and issued a Jim Halpert-esque "hello" to the people watching.

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Unfortunately, the camera did not respond, as it is a camera.

We look forward to our new president greeting many more inanimate objects during his term.

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