Some of Friday’s protests will bring a carnival atmosphere, including a group of motorcyclists calling themselves Bikers for Trump, who will have to arrive at their parade route rally without their noisy bikes, and pro-marijuana activists who plan to hand out 4,200 joints to be lit up in violation of federal and local laws.
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It was not to be.
As Trump prepares to begin his presidency, protesters are mobilizing to demonstrate against it.
While 20 minutes may seem short for an inaugural address, it would not be the shortest.
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“I think that people in New Zealand, in America, and around the world, need to keep their eyes wide open and they need to remain as loud as they can, so that this administration knows that the world is watching”. Just close your eyes and believe.
Alex Richker, 26, carried a sign that read, “We must all face a choice between what is right and what is easy”, a message he said was directed at Trump supporters.
For too long, a small group in our nation’s capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have bore the cost. “Politicians prospered – but the jobs left, and the factories closed”. In speaking to the UK’s Sunday Times, Trump explained that “the tweeting, I thought I’d do less of it, but I’m covered so dishonestly by the press – so dishonestly – that I can put out Twitter”. A wealthy NY businessman and former reality TV star, he will set the country on a new, uncertain path at home and overseas.
“The movement continues – the work begins!”
In a show of solidarity, all of the living American presidents attended Trump’s inaugural, except for 92-year-old George H.W. Bush, who was hospitalized this week with pneumonia. Tonight, the inaugural balls begin, with President Trump expected to attend, dance, and make remarks at two official events held on separate floors of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center as well as the Armed Services Ball, held at the National Building Museum.
Scientists and professors around the country had been rushing to download and rehost as much government science as was possible before the transition, based on a fear that Trump’s administration would neglect or outright delete government information, databases, and web applications about science.
Yes, Mr. President, I saw them. Ben Carson, Mr Trump’s appointee to lead HUD, said in his confirmation hearing that he would “really examine” the premium cut. A big fat zero.
Vice President Mike Pence was sworn in first by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, followed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing a rousing version of “America the Beautiful” accompanied by the United States marine Corp Band.
The battles sometimes were intense, but I never felt like we were at war with the White House. I expect to feel this way for the next four years.
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The Obamas will return later to Washington, where they have rented a home and plan to live until youngest daughter Sasha finishes high school. And Trump couldn’t see me.
