Donald Trump’s first inauguration was met with riots and spurred global counterprotests that continued throughout his presidency. This year, ahead of his second inauguration on Martin Luther King Day, thousands are expected to honor King and protest Trump. However, the anti-Trump movement has become less intense since his re-election, with smaller marches, fewer celebrities participating, and corporations supporting Trump’s events.
Trump’s popularity is at an all-time high, leading to fewer Democratic lawmakers planning to boycott his inauguration this year. Some who previously boycotted, such as Nancy Pelosi, are not attending this year for unrelated reasons. New lawmakers like Sen. Ruben Gallego plan to attend and focus on working together for the good of the country.
Fewer people have RSVP’d for protests and marches compared to Trump’s first inauguration, indicating a smaller reaction to his swearing-in. The entertainment industry, which previously resisted Trump, is now less vocal about their opposition. Trump’s inauguration will be followed by the anti-abortion March for Life, expected to draw a larger crowd than the protests against him.
Overall, the anti-Trump movement has softened since his first term, leading to a quieter resistance and diminished opposition to his presidency, as reflected in the upcoming events around his second inauguration.
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