Celebrities Who Won't Watch Trump's Inauguration

Ayanna Pressley

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Ayanna Pressley, the The U.S. representative from Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20. Coincidentally, Trump's inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day Rep. Pressley said she would do so. dedicate to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights icon.

“I plan to spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend in my district in community events that nourish our collective soul and recommit us to building a future rooted in love,” Pressley said . said in a statement to The Boston Globe is January. 14.

To honor Dr. King's dedication to civil rights and equality, the Democrat will spend the day giving back to the 7th District's Black community by hosting a series of workshops hosted by local and community organizations. Although several speakers are expected, details of the event are still being finalized, according to The Boston Globe.

Pressley voiced her opposition to Trump's upcoming presidency in a statement Tuesday, saying she was focused on organizing and mobilizing for what lies ahead under the 78-year-old president's next term.

“As we prepare to mitigate the most harmful and hateful policy decisions that will come from the Trump White House, I will be in Massachusetts 7 to help organize and mobilize our collective power that honors the vision of justice and justice. “Dr. King's fairness to all who call Massachusetts and America home,” Pressley added.

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Natasha Rothwell

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Actress and writer Natasha Rothwell has consistently called Trump “trash” on X (formerly Twitter) almost every day since he took office and well after leaving the White House. As the 78-year-old prepares for a second term, Rothwell's contempt for the former president has intensified. His last X message from January 10 said verbatim:

“@realDonaldTrump you are trash.

During an interview with Harper's Bazaar in 2021, Rothwell explain daily practice intended for the president-elect.

“It started as a way to relieve post-election pressure, but I quickly realized it served a very different and important purpose for me,” Rothwell explained. “It was a daily reminder that Trump being in power was neither normal nor acceptable. Every day was a call to action and a way to stay focused.

THE Precarious the star continued:

“It was not premeditated at all. At first I continued to do it because it felt good to speak truth to power, but it turned into a sort of daily meditative protest. Slacktivism at its best, sure, but it did wonders for my mental health and seemed to bring joy to the folx.

We're sure she won't be watching Trump's ceremony, and we don't blame her.

Michelle Obama

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Michelle Obama will not be present at Donald Trump's inauguration, and his absence was speculated on the Internet.

In a statement released Jan. 14, a spokesperson for the longtime first lady confirmed that she would not be present to witness Trump's swearing-in for his second term.

“Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th inaugural ceremonies. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration,” the statement said. readaccording to NBC News.

Representatives for the 60-year-old Democrat did not give a reason for her absence.

The news sparked a wave of speculation on social media, with users wondering why Michelle wouldn't sit front row to witness Trump's return to the White House. Some have suggested that Michelle's absence could be an act of “patriotism,” a quiet form of protest against Trump's presidency and the policies he plans to implement during his next term.

“Good for her. Boycott the installation of #Fascism is the patriotic thing to do,” one user wrote.

Others questioned whether his decision was a statement of disapproval or a deliberate choice to stay away during such a crucial moment.

An X user named @DbAshby wrote:

“None of them should leave. Trump brings shame to the office of president and the United States as a whole.”

Michelle notably skipped former President Jimmy Carter's service last week, even though her husband, Barack Obama, was in attendance. Those in attendance included Trump and his wife Melania, as well as George W. and Laura Bush, Bill and Hillary Clinton, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff .

The former first lady, however, paid tribute to Carter on Instagram.

NBC News pointed out that Michelle has attended every presidential inauguration since her husband's in 2009, including Trump's in 2017 when he succeeded Barack Obama. However, she later admitted in her The Lumière podcast in 2023, it hasn't been a particularly pleasant experience.

“(T)here was no diversity, there was no color on that stage. There was no reflection of the broader meaning of America. A lot of people took pictures of me and they said you weren't in a good mood. No, I wasn’t,” she said.

CardiB

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CardiB The country completely collapsed in November when it was officially announced that Trump would return to the White House for a second term. The 32-year-old Grammy-winning artist took to Instagram Live to express her frustration with the Republican's victory, where she was greeted by a social media user who suggested she attend Trump's inauguration.

“Cardi, we need you at Trump’s inauguration,” the rapper said as she read the comment aloud, according to The New York Post.

The social media user's seemingly innocent remark sent the Bronx woman into a fit of rage.

“I swear to God I’m going to fuck you up, get away from me,” she screamed. “I’m sick of you!” Burn, you're a fucking king hat, motherfucker. I'm really sad. I swear to God I'm really sad.

Whoopi Goldberg

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On the January 14 episode of The viewactress and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg categorically told viewers that she would not watch Trump's inauguration. The 69-year-old star, however, defended singer Carrie Underwood, who faced backlash from anti-Trump supporters after it was revealed she was set to perform at the ceremony.

“I'm standing behind her”, Sisters Act star told viewers Tuesday, according to The United States today.

“If I believe I have the right to decide to go play somewhere, I believe they have the same right. So I have to (support her). That doesn't mean I'm particularly interested in watching. I won't watch. But it's me.

Goldberg has spoken openly about his disdain for the president-elect in the past. In an October 2024 episode of The viewthe award-winning actress and comedian criticized Trump for calling her “dirty and disgusting” during a rally for his presidential campaign last year.

Shedding light on the Republican's crude comments, Goldberg and cast The view came out to the sound of Christina Aguilera's hit song “Dirrty” just before the 68-year-old actress lashed out at the controversial politician for insulting her during his campaign event.

“So, we went to see Christina Aguilera's 'Dirrty,' because that's one of the words that you know he used when he was talking about me, specifically, but he was talking about us at his rallies. “

During his campaign event, Trump called Goldberg and her co-hosts – made up of Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines and Alyssa Farah Griffin – “really stupid people,” a jab following their interview with the Vice President Kamala Harris last year. He then made fun of a stand-up comedy gig Goldberg did back when he hired her for an event at one of his casinos. According to the foul-mouthed Republican, the Hollywood star's routine was “filthy” and “disgusting.” He also complained that she had a “foul mouth.”

Goldberg fight back hard to insulting comments.

“I was dirty and I stand by that fact. I’ve always been dirty, and you knew that when you hired me,” she told Trump on The View on Thursday. “I headlined, baby, in your casino, which I might have continued to play at if you hadn’t brought it down,” she added. “How stupid are you?” You hired me four times,” Goldberg asked, “You didn’t know what you were getting? How stupid are you?

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