David Schoen accidentally gave Twitter a lesson on orthodox Jewish customs during ex-President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on Tuesday.
Trump’s lawyer Schoen put his hand on the top of his head every time he took a sip of water while making his initial argument that the case is unconstitutional.
Several onlookers noticed Schoen’s seemingly unusual drinking habit, with some even suggesting that he was trying to prevent a wig from falling out.
“Is anyone going to recognize the way David Schoen is drinking water?” a user wrote.
But the lawyer was probably making the ritual move because he is religiously observant.
Rabbi Menchem Genack, CEO of the Orthodox Union’s kosher division, explained that since Schoen is a practicing Jew, he should cover his head and say a blessing whenever he eats or drinks.
“Every time we eat or drink something, we say a blessing to thank God and we cover our heads, usually with a yarmulke, to show respect and recognize that there is someone above us,” Genack told The Post.
“Since he wasn’t wearing a yarmulke, he wanted to at least cover his head with his hand.”