Solar eclipse: Donald Trump mocked for looking directly at the Sun - the funniest memes and tweets

By Mark Molloy

Donald Trump was one of the major talking points on social media as millions across America watched a total solar eclipse.

The US president was mocked online for appearing to look directly into the sun - despite warnings it could damage your eyes.

"I like how everyone thinks Trump will eye damage from staring into the eclipse when staring directly at Steve Bannon for 2 years did nothing," joked one.

Donald Trump trying to convince himself he can look at the eclipse without glasses on. 😂😂🤣🤣#SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/EeRKR6JNG8

— Jay Frye (@RealJayFrye) August 21, 2017

How Twitter reacted

Aaaaaand here's your photo of Trump looking straight at the eclipse pic.twitter.com/5vv6sVTDIl

— Stefan Marolachakis (@stefanmymind) August 21, 2017

Tonight, Trump’s addressing the nation. Everyone should keep their eclipse glasses to protect eyes from the giant, orange ball of gas.

— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) August 21, 2017

When your President thinks all news is fake so he doesn't listen and stares at a solar eclipse. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/27w3nAfzkF

— Protect Robert Mueller ✊ (@DisavowTrump20) August 21, 2017

AIDE: You need to wear eclipse glasses.
TRUMP: Did Obama wear them?
AIDE: Yes - it's a safety issue.
TRUMP: Then it's settled. No glasses. pic.twitter.com/gXQrDat96l

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) August 21, 2017

"But president, you need special glasses to look at the eclipse"

Trump: FAKE NEWS pic.twitter.com/NYllaoD7mG

— Metalcore Gatsby (@FRONZ1LLA) August 21, 2017

Scientists: Don't look straight at sun during eclipse.
Trump: Hold my glasses. pic.twitter.com/3MySTJYq4d

— DAN (@danWorthington) August 21, 2017