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What was inside the Tiffany box Melania Trump gave to the Obamas? What's inside the Tiffany box? Imagining Melania Trump's gift to the Obamas
(about 4 hours later)
Melania Trump turned up at the White House on inauguration day clutching a gift for the outgoing president and first lady, that recognizable robin egg blue box with a white ribbon signifying a purchase from Tiffany & Co.Melania Trump turned up at the White House on inauguration day clutching a gift for the outgoing president and first lady, that recognizable robin egg blue box with a white ribbon signifying a purchase from Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co have a store in the lobby of Manhattan’s Trump Tower, so it’s an unsurprising store choice from the Trumps.Tiffany & Co have a store in the lobby of Manhattan’s Trump Tower, so it’s an unsurprising store choice from the Trumps.
She gave the gift to Michelle Obama, who graciously accepted it, before an aide took it away.She gave the gift to Michelle Obama, who graciously accepted it, before an aide took it away.
the only good moment of this inauguration is michelle jim-facing the camera like "why did she give me this box" pic.twitter.com/WoGAWfKS0lthe only good moment of this inauguration is michelle jim-facing the camera like "why did she give me this box" pic.twitter.com/WoGAWfKS0l
But what could be inside the box?But what could be inside the box?
Tiffany said in a statement: “The White House has been a patron of the House of Tiffany & Co since Abraham Lincoln,” which doesn’t answer our question. So here are some possible options from their online store.Tiffany said in a statement: “The White House has been a patron of the House of Tiffany & Co since Abraham Lincoln,” which doesn’t answer our question. So here are some possible options from their online store.
U-shaped key ring - $3,000U-shaped key ring - $3,000
A $3,000 key ring to store the keys for the Obamas’ new Washington home, in the same neighborhood as favorite Trump daughter Ivanka. Gaudy and cliched (it’s one of Tiffany’s most famous items), making it a likely option.A $3,000 key ring to store the keys for the Obamas’ new Washington home, in the same neighborhood as favorite Trump daughter Ivanka. Gaudy and cliched (it’s one of Tiffany’s most famous items), making it a likely option.
Vegetable spoon – $350Vegetable spoon – $350
A silver spoon, just like the one Trump was born with! Plus, it’s a vegetable spoon to keep Mobama happy.A silver spoon, just like the one Trump was born with! Plus, it’s a vegetable spoon to keep Mobama happy.
Airplane bank – $2,500Airplane bank – $2,500
To help the Obamas save up for their own personal jet, since they have now lost Air Force One. Plus, a $2,500 piggy bank makes about as much logical sense as a man with no government experience becoming president.To help the Obamas save up for their own personal jet, since they have now lost Air Force One. Plus, a $2,500 piggy bank makes about as much logical sense as a man with no government experience becoming president.
Fifth Ave mug – $25Fifth Ave mug – $25
So that every morning over coffee, the Obamas can remember where the White House is located now.So that every morning over coffee, the Obamas can remember where the White House is located now.
Ship’s clock – $2,800Ship’s clock – $2,800
A clock in Trump’s favorite hue, to help them count down the hours until this is all over.A clock in Trump’s favorite hue, to help them count down the hours until this is all over.
Tiffany playing cards – $35Tiffany playing cards – $35
Obama calls himself a “pretty good poker player” and now he’ll have lots of time to practice. The black and white cards may have some symbolic value.Obama calls himself a “pretty good poker player” and now he’ll have lots of time to practice. The black and white cards may have some symbolic value.
Elephant moneybank – $25Elephant moneybank – $25
To remind Obama of how much money he had to save after the Republicans left the country penniless last time they were in control.To remind Obama of how much money he had to save after the Republicans left the country penniless last time they were in control.
Pineapple Dish – $350Pineapple Dish – $350
A pineapple dish as a tribute to Obama’s home state … Kenya. Canned pineapple is the country’s largest single manufactured export, making this an appropriate gift from the man who led the Birther movement. Hawaii has a lot of pineapples, too, so Trump can tell the media that’s what he was alluding to.A pineapple dish as a tribute to Obama’s home state … Kenya. Canned pineapple is the country’s largest single manufactured export, making this an appropriate gift from the man who led the Birther movement. Hawaii has a lot of pineapples, too, so Trump can tell the media that’s what he was alluding to.