Democrats plot to snub Trump’s inauguration, reflecting the deep political divide we’ve endured since President Barack Obama took office.
But at this point, does anyone really care?
At a Glance
- Over a dozen congressional Democrats plan to skip Trump’s inauguration
- January 6 Capitol attack cited as a major factor in Democrats’ decision
- Some Democrats use MLK Day as an excuse to avoid attendance
- Safety concerns and distaste for Trump fuel boycott decisions
- Boycott raises questions about bipartisan cooperation in Trump’s presidency
Democrats’ Boycott: A Misguided Stand
In a move that reeks of political grandstanding, more than a dozen congressional Democrats are planning to skip President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. This childish display of dissent not only undermines the peaceful transition of power that has been a hallmark of American democracy but also exposes the left’s inability to accept the will of the American people.
While these lawmakers claim their absence is a principled stand against Trump’s policies and rhetoric, it’s clear that this boycott is nothing more than a tantrum thrown by sore losers. By choosing to abstain from this historic event, these Democrats are not only disrespecting the office of the President but also turning their backs on the very democratic process they claim to champion.
More than a dozen Democratic politicians are planning on skipping the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, and more are debating whether to attend. https://t.co/qwC4zhyseo
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The excuses offered by these boycotting Democrats range from the laughable to the downright insulting. Some, like Rep. Delia Ramirez and Rep. Ilhan Omar, are using Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a convenient cover for their absence. Others, including Rep. Bennie Thompson, are citing personal grievances with Trump as their reason for not attending.
“For somebody who he said he’s going to lock me up, I don’t see the excitement in going to see his inauguration,” Thompson said.
Meanwhile, Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada, a Democrat, said that she plans to attend because of her respect for the system.
“I’m planning to attend… because I believe in the peaceful transition of power and I respect the Office of the President,” Rosen said.
Democrats may, therefore, be underrepresented on the day of Trump’s election – but given how badly they got beat in November, it’s hard to imagine too many people caring.
