
Are Trump's Inauguration Performers Pledging Allegiance To His Presidency?
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The president-elect's first inauguration struggled to get any well-known artists, but he’s seeing less opposition this time around. Here’s why.
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As Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony approaches, it’s becoming increasingly clear that his second presidential term might be a lot different than his first.
On Monday, Trump will be sworn in for his second term as president. The ceremony comes four years after the infamous Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, when a mob of Trump supporters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol in an effort to block the certification of the 2020 election.
Things look different this time. The 2024 election count went uncontested in Congress earlier this month, officially certifying Trump’s second win. Compared to the various declarations of resistance we saw eight years ago, there’s much less objection to the incoming Trump 2.0 tide, something made apparent by the president-elect’s inaugural guest list.
Former first lady Michelle Obama will be absent at the ceremony, but several high-profile names are still slated to appear for Trump’s swearing-in.

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