Well, it’s here. The day that few thought would come, and apparently even fewer decided to turn out for.
As the eight-year presidency of Barack Obama comes to an end, today Donald Trump will take on the big job and become President Trump. The inauguration of a president is a big deal, but when Obama became the first African-American president, it was another story.
Supporters from across the country came down to Washington to watch Obama take the oath. Hundreds of thousands of people filled out the National Mall to see the President take office. This was a historic moment.
But today, there were decidedly less people coming out to watch the transition of power from Obama to Trump.
Woah: 2017 versus 2009. Trump train apparently decided to stay home today. pic.twitter.com/Yi8t0WoGrQ
— Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) January 20, 2017
Here's a live shot of the National Mall as people gather for Trump's inauguration pic.twitter.com/Ne7OFLEAap
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 20, 2017
Now it is January in Washington, which is a chilly time of year, but could there possibly be a link between the low turnout and Donald Trump’s current approval rating (the lowest of any president-elect in history)? Who can say.
…it’s probably pretty likely though.
