Lightning strikes US Capitol on New Year's Eve; MAGA world goes berserk, say it's god's message

On the New Year's Eve, lightning struck several iconic landmarks in the US which eventually included the pretty significant Capitol Building and Washington Monument in Washington DC and the One World Trade Center and Empire State Building located in New York City, reported Newsweek. This unusual phenomenon eventually occurred as thousands gathered to celebrate the New Year while prompting speculation among US President- elect Donald Trump supporters on social media about whether it was a divine message.

According to Newsweek, numerous videos and images were shared online which showed the lightning strikes with some users actually interpreting them as ominous signs coinciding with US President- elect Donald Trump's impending inauguration for a second term on the date of January 20.

Christian Ziegler who is a Donald Trump supporter eventually remarked that the Capitol being struck by lightning was a sign from God. At the same time, Utah Senator Mike Lee also expressed similar sentiments while questioning the meaning behind the strikes, asserted Newsweek.


The speculations arise amidst a politically charged atmosphere with US President- elect Trump promising significant changes if re-elected which included mass deportations and increased fossil fuel extraction, noted Newsweek. The lightning strikes were viewed by some as portents of political change while reflecting the heightened emotions surrounding the return to power of Donald Trump.

While some people attributed the strikes to natural causes, others saw them as symbolic events linked to US President- elect Donald Trump's political future.

FAQs:

What actually happened on New Year’s Eve to several iconic landmarks in the US?

On the New Year's Eve, lightning struck several iconic landmarks in the US which included the Capitol Building and Washington Monument in Washington DC and the One World Trade Center and Empire State Building in New York City.

How did US people perceive the lighting strikes on the iconic monuments on New Year’s Eve?

While some people attributed the lightning strikes to natural causes, others saw them as symbolic events linked to US President- elect Donald Trump's political future.