BUT, the one thing that always has bothered me is Obama himself. (The Obama in the corner)
Can you imagine how this went down?
The president enters. (Hail to the chief is either played or it isn't). Certainly EVERYONE jumps to their feet. One of them says “Mr. President, please sit here in the corner, in this kiddie chair”. C’Mon MAN!
They are probably explained by the use of a wide angle lens, I think.
Good Observation!