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That's right, MAGA supporters were left out in the cold while Trump gave toasty indoor VIP seats to the wealthy tech oligarchs, which brings us to a segment called 'Do I Really Have to Explain the Metaphor Here?'
said Meyers
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Visitors will have to check their Apple devices at the door,
Musk warned
From this moment on, ... America’s decline is over."
Trump declaredThese are very wealthy people who have basically paid for access, which is something that they would do for any upcoming administration even if we all recognize Trump is very transactional,
said Andrew Selepak, a media professor at the University of Florida
They're making sure it's very clear that their faces, names, and especially their money, is here,
he added
When the three wealthiest men in America sit behind Trump at his inauguration, everyone understands that the billionaire class now controls our government,
left-wing US Senator Bernie Sanders said in a social media postIs no one in the GOP completely skeezed by the ‘Dear Leader’ overtones of these TikTok banners?”
Online governance expert Kate Klonick agreed
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How is this happening in America?
Rachel Maddow slams presence of tech CEOs at Trump’s inauguration
An oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy. Our basic rights, freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead,
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Big Tech billionaires have a front row seat at Trump’s inauguration, ... They have even better seats than Trump’s own cabinet picks. That says it all.”
posted the Massachussetts senator Elisabeth Warren on X
No congressional spouses were allowed in the Rotunda for the ceremony today. Different rules for the oligarchs.”
The Democratic media commentator Ron Filipkowski notedMy song is a tribute to the culture of America, Black, white, red, yellow, economic standards,
Greenwood previously told Newsweek
I just left Wayne Gretzky, 'The Great One' as he is known in Ice Hockey circles. I said, 'Wayne, why don't you run for Prime Minister of Canada, soon to be known as the Governor of Canada - You would win easily, you wouldn't even have to campaign.'
Trump wrote on Truth SocialI love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future."
Underwood told Newsweek in a previous statementWe know this won't make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics,
the band said in its social media postI am so humbled and honored and grateful for the opportunity again to play the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States,
he posted to Instagram on January 14.
President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead."
Sam Altman said in a statement reported by the Associated Press.jpg)
I was frankly impressed with how well he showed a lot of interest in the issues I brought up."
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, to The Wall Street Journal about his conversation with TrumpThe first term, everybody was fighting me. In this term, everybody wants to be my friend."
Trump said at a Mar-a-Lago press conference in December, according to The New York Times