Celebrities React as Donald Trump Is Sworn In As President
As Donald Trump was sworn in as America’s 45th president in Washington, D.C., on Friday, celebrities were quick to issue their take on the inauguration.
Many stars who initially shared their surprise at now-President Trump’s election in November, were back on social media with reactions.
Wrote actress Olivia Wilde, “Stop telling me to ‘get over it’. Get UNDER it. He works for US. The democratic process is constant. Stay informed, stay engaged, speak up.”
Stop telling me to "get over it". Get UNDER it. He works for US. The democratic process is constant. Stay informed, stay engaged, speak up.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) January 20, 2017
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Netflix talk show host Chelsea Handler – who has been outspoken about her disdain for the president – shared a quote from producer Kara Vallow which read, “Once or twice in every generation a line is crossed so egregiously that where you stood on the issue will forever define you.”
Once or twice in every generation a line is crossed so egregiously that where you stood on the issue will forever define you. -Kara Vallow
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) January 20, 2017
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Trump’s on-and-off-again relationship with Hollywood has been strained ever since he announced his candidacy for the presidency in 2015. Ahead of the inauguration, the president declared in a tweet, “The so-called ‘A’ list celebrities are all wanting tickets to the inauguration, but look what they did for Hillary — NOTHING.”
Wrote Zoe Saldana, “I’m trying to be a respectful diligent American rt now but as I start to watch this inauguration- Regression is the word that comes to mind.”
I'm trying to be a respectful diligent American rt now but as I start to watch this inauguration- Regression is the word that comes to mind.
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) January 20, 2017
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RT @georgelopez: In urge Latinos and people who support us to joint me and #Brownout on your Avatar #chingon pic.twitter.com/J7NHfjKlFl
— George Lopez (@georgelopez) January 20, 2017
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Pop star Katy Perry declared that she was “sleeping in,” before adding, “then, I’m marching.”
sleeping in
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) January 20, 2017
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Then, I'm marching. #WomensMarch
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) January 20, 2017
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— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) January 20, 2017
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You guys…why did my email count turn to this number this minute right as he is being sworn in?!?! pic.twitter.com/4oBVoCBdKv
— Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) January 20, 2017
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Said Chrissy Teigen, simply, “nope.”
nope
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 20, 2017
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I made a appointment at the DMV this morning. That's where I'll be. The DMV.
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) January 20, 2017
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The last 2 inaugurations were very crowded. This one is so… roomy
— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 20, 2017
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In New York, Shia LaBeouf launched a new art project titled “HE WILL NOT DIVIDE US,” which encourages people to repeat the phrase into a camera mounted on the wall outside the Museum of the Moving Image in New York City.
According to the website, the performance piece will be livestreamed around the clock, seven days a week, for the next four years.
Some celebrities had a more positive take on the transition of power.
Trump advocate Scott Baio was in attendance for the inauguration, sharing a photo on Twitter.
We are ready. Proud to be an American! #Trump #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/oD4DIPrriA
— Scott Baio (@ScottBaio) January 20, 2017
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After being urged by a user to “take an example from the Obama’s and unite,” Andy Cohen wrote, “I look forward to the new President setting a great example from today on!”
Ok let's do it. And I look forward to the new President setting a great example from today on! https://t.co/f08cdLeyp6
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) January 20, 2017
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Many stars will pour into Washington, D.C., on Saturday for the Women’s March on Washington.
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Pledged participants include America Ferrera – who is serving as a chairwoman – as well as Danielle Brooks, Cher, Handler, Scarlett Johansson and Perry, according to USA Today.
