Musicians react to President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris being sworn in
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. took the oath of office as President Of The United States in the nation’s Capitol today, January 20, alongside Kamala Harris who will serve as Vice President. According to NBC News, the Inauguration ceremony is socially distanced with masks required. Read more: Trump supporters got compared to Juggalos, and the internet […]
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. took the oath of office as President Of The United States in the nation’s Capitol today, January 20, alongside Kamala Harris who will serve as Vice President.
According to NBC News, the Inauguration ceremony is socially distanced with masks required.
Some of those who were invited decided not to attend due to security concerns following the Capitol riots that occurred mere weeks ago on Jan. 6. Reporters are wearing bulletproof vests while reporting from the ground according to NBC News.
Michelle and Barack Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, now-former VP Mike Pence, a handful of Supreme Court justices and more are among the guests. The Trump family is not in attendance and retreated to Mar-a-Lago this morning.
Biden and Harris took their oaths around noon today. Additionally, Lady Gaga performed the National Anthem, Jennifer Lopez sang “This Land Is Your Land” and Amanda Gorman, an American poet, shared a moving original piece during the ceremony.
During his first speech as president, Biden called for unity and emphasized that he will work just as hard for those who do not support him as much as those who do support him.
Several musicians have watched in shock and disgust at the now-former president, Donald Trump, and his regressive policies and actions and celebrate a new administration. Here is how the rock community is reacting to today’s transition of power.
Tegan and Sara are pouring one out for Trump being gone.
a beautiful speech resonating the unity we crave for every single one of us no matter what we may believe. optimistic, brave and uniting people with love. also the first female to be elected into office! WHAT A DAY! 🖤#InaugurationDay
Enter Shikari‘s Rou Reynolds discussed how Trump and Biden will definitely not be the same. Not one bit.
Those that said:
“Biden isn’t gonna be any better than Trump”
“They’re all the same”
No, I doubt Biden will change the fundamentals of the neoliberal hegemony (the effects of which gave rise to Trump) But this is undoubtedly a strong start
Bebe Rexha shared how she’s excited to see the historic day in terms of Kamala Harris becoming the first female VP in the nation.
Kamala Harris becomes the first female VP in US history today. It’s only been 100 years since we’ve been allowed to vote. It’s been 49 years since we have been granted equal rights. And just in the last years women have been telling their truths and standing strong together.
The wall was never built Mexico never paid for it Taxpayers paid for some of it Donors paid for some of it Steve Bannon stole the donations Trump pardoned Bannon
And that’s what 45 thinks of people who support his ridiculous, racist causes. #ByeFelicia
Cassadee Pope, formerly of Hey Monday, feels lots of hope after seeing the events unfold this morning.
Hope: My word of the day and the feeling with which I’m overcome. This country has a lot of work to do still but I truly believe we’re off to the right start. #inauguration 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/tWHkepDBsB