• 'Trump 2020' written in the sky during the Women's Big Bash League WBBL match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval, on November 15, 2020, in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
    'Trump 2020' written in the sky during the Women's Big Bash League WBBL match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval, on November 15, 2020, in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
  • 'Trump 2020' written in the sky during the Women's Big Bash League WBBL match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval, on November 15, 2020, in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
    'Trump 2020' written in the sky during the Women's Big Bash League WBBL match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval, on November 15, 2020, in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
  • 'Trump 2020' written in the sky during the Women's Big Bash League WBBL match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval, on November 15, 2020, in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
    'Trump 2020' written in the sky during the Women's Big Bash League WBBL match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval, on November 15, 2020, in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
  • Supporters of US President Donald Trump rally at the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on November 14, 2020. AFP
    Supporters of US President Donald Trump rally at the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on November 14, 2020. AFP

'Trump 2020' appears in the Sydney sky leaving residents bemused


Ian Oxborrow
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It is not just in the US where President Donald Trump has been receiving displays support.

As Trump fans gathered in their droves in Washington on Saturday for the Million Maga March, there was an endorsement of a different kind on the other side of the world.

Residents in Sydney, Australia were given a surprise when "Trump 2020" appeared across the blue skies above the city. The white writing could be seen for kilometres on such a clear day.

While the identity of who created the writing in the sky is yet to be revealed, it certainly left a mark on social media users, many of whom were quick to voice their bemusement.

Others saw it as an opportunity to poke fun at Mr Trump, who is expected to leave office after being defeated in the US election by Joe Biden, and some suggested the sky-writing plane went off course and ended up over another continent.

Mr Trump continues to push the theory that fraud denied him victory in the election, although he has yet to present any evidence.

The final two undeclared states were called on Friday by US television networks – with Democrat challenger Mr Biden winning the Republican stronghold of Georgia in an extremely close race, and Mr Trump getting North Carolina.

The latest tallies give Mr Biden a lead of 306 votes to 232 in the Electoral College, with 270 needed to decide the presidency.

Trump supporters protest

  • A supporter of US President Donald Trump faces a counter protester in Washington, US. Reuters
    A supporter of US President Donald Trump faces a counter protester in Washington, US. Reuters
  • Two people dressed like US President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden act as supporters of US President Donald Trump gather to support his legal challenges to the 2020 presidential election, in Freedom Plaza, in Washington, DC, US. EPA
    Two people dressed like US President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden act as supporters of US President Donald Trump gather to support his legal challenges to the 2020 presidential election, in Freedom Plaza, in Washington, DC, US. EPA
  • Supporters of US President Donald Trump gather to support his legal challenges to the 2020 presidential election, in Freedom Plaza, in Washington, DC. EPA
    Supporters of US President Donald Trump gather to support his legal challenges to the 2020 presidential election, in Freedom Plaza, in Washington, DC. EPA
  • Anti-Trump protesters march in Massachusetts Avenue, in Washington, DC, US. EPA
    Anti-Trump protesters march in Massachusetts Avenue, in Washington, DC, US. EPA
  • Law enforcement personnel detain a person as supporters of US. Reuters
    Law enforcement personnel detain a person as supporters of US. Reuters
  • A bike patrol police officer falls to the ground after crashing into a truck with Trump supporters trying to run anti-Trump protesters, in Massachusetts Avenue, in Washington, DC, US. EPA
    A bike patrol police officer falls to the ground after crashing into a truck with Trump supporters trying to run anti-Trump protesters, in Massachusetts Avenue, in Washington, DC, US. EPA
  • A supporter of US President Donald Trump wears a mask as people participate in a "Stop the Steal" protest after the 2020 US presidential election was called for Democratic candidate Joe Biden, in Washington, US. Reuters
    A supporter of US President Donald Trump wears a mask as people participate in a "Stop the Steal" protest after the 2020 US presidential election was called for Democratic candidate Joe Biden, in Washington, US. Reuters
  • A woman lies on the ground surrounded by members of far-right militia Proud Boys during a scuffle following a protest against election results, in Washington, US. Reuters
    A woman lies on the ground surrounded by members of far-right militia Proud Boys during a scuffle following a protest against election results, in Washington, US. Reuters
  • A member of far-right militia Proud Boys reacts during a scuffle following a protest against election results, in Washington, US. Reuters
    A member of far-right militia Proud Boys reacts during a scuffle following a protest against election results, in Washington, US. Reuters
  • Trump supporters gather in front of the Supreme Court, in Washington, DC. EPA
    Trump supporters gather in front of the Supreme Court, in Washington, DC. EPA
  • A US Capitol police officer looks on as Trump supporters, seen in the background, gather in front of the Supreme Court, in Washington, DC. EPA
    A US Capitol police officer looks on as Trump supporters, seen in the background, gather in front of the Supreme Court, in Washington, DC. EPA
  • Pro-Trump activist Scott Presler (C) attends a rally for supporters of US President Donald Trump to support his legal challenges to the 2020 presidential election, in Freedom Plaza, in Washington, DC. EPA
    Pro-Trump activist Scott Presler (C) attends a rally for supporters of US President Donald Trump to support his legal challenges to the 2020 presidential election, in Freedom Plaza, in Washington, DC. EPA
  • Two police officer looks on as Trump supporters gather in front of the Supreme Court, in Washington, DC, USA. US President Donald J. Trump has refused to concede the 2020 Presidential election to his Democratic challenger President-Elect Joe Biden. EPA
    Two police officer looks on as Trump supporters gather in front of the Supreme Court, in Washington, DC, USA. US President Donald J. Trump has refused to concede the 2020 Presidential election to his Democratic challenger President-Elect Joe Biden. EPA
  • Pro-Trump activist Scott Presler (centre) reacts as he attends a rally for supporters of US President Donald Trump to support his legal challenges to the 2020 presidential election, in Freedom Plaza, in Washington, DC. EPA
    Pro-Trump activist Scott Presler (centre) reacts as he attends a rally for supporters of US President Donald Trump to support his legal challenges to the 2020 presidential election, in Freedom Plaza, in Washington, DC. EPA
  • Members of Antifa and Proud Boys clash in the middle of the street following the "Million MAGA March" in Washington, DC. AFP =
    Members of Antifa and Proud Boys clash in the middle of the street following the "Million MAGA March" in Washington, DC. AFP =
  • Members of Antifa and Proud Boys clash in the middle of the street following the "Million MAGA March" in Washington, DC. Various pro-Trump groups gathered in DC today for the "Million MAGA March" to protest the results of the 2020 presidential election. AFP
    Members of Antifa and Proud Boys clash in the middle of the street following the "Million MAGA March" in Washington, DC. Various pro-Trump groups gathered in DC today for the "Million MAGA March" to protest the results of the 2020 presidential election. AFP
  • Members of Antifa and Proud Boys clash in the middle of the street following the "Million MAGA March" in Washington, DC. AFP
    Members of Antifa and Proud Boys clash in the middle of the street following the "Million MAGA March" in Washington, DC. AFP