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Gayle King wonders why there aren’t more ‘people of color’ at Trump’s swearing-in

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CBS Mornings host Gayle King wondered why more “people of color” weren’t invited to President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony.

King made the observation as he watched guests file into the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol during the inauguration proceedings on Monday morning.

‘I have to say. I look at this crowd. I don’t see many people of color. Does anyone but me notice that?’ said King. “I’m fascinated by why that is?”

King’s colleague highlighted how the inauguration took place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

This federal holiday marks the birthday of the civil rights hero who fought for equal rights for black people and was murdered in Memphis in 1968 at the age of 39.

Conservative journalist Megyn Kelly criticized King’s claim, writing, “Gayle King on CBA wonders why there aren’t more ‘people of color’ at the inauguration.” Naturally.’

Others were quick to agree with the former Fox host’s comments.

“Always straight to identity politics, that’s all they have,” one person wrote.

CBS Mornings host Gayle King wondered why more “people of color” weren’t invited to President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony

King made the observation as he watched guests file into the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol during the inauguration proceedings on Monday morning

King made the observation as he watched guests file into the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol during the inauguration proceedings on Monday morning

“It’s sad to see moments of historical importance turned into divisive debates,” another added. “Let us focus on what unites us to move forward and celebrate the peaceful transition of power.”

“Gayle King is incredible, and honestly she’s just evil,” one person wrote.

“Stirring the pot at such an important event simply because of her hatred of Donald Trump is absolutely disgraceful.”

Several people pointed out that people of color were invited and present.

Former President Barack Obama was undoubtedly the most famous black face at Monday’s inauguration.

However, his wife Michelle Obama was nowhere to be seen. The couple has been plagued by rumors that their marriage is in trouble lately, but Michelle has been open about her distaste for Trump.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris was the second most high-profile figure. Harris was born to an Indian mother and a Jamaican father.

Several viewers pointed out that incoming Vice President JD Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, is of Indian descent and will be the Second Lady.

But some agreed with King’s stance, pointing out that most of the guests were white, including tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and UFC CEO Dana White.

Conservative journalist Megyn Kelly criticized King's comments, but several people agreed with her assessment

Conservative journalist Megyn Kelly criticized King’s comments, but several people agreed with her assessment

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“Seeing Zuckerberg, Bezos, White, Musk, billionaire tech moguls, that guy who owns all of Vegas – all packed tightly together for the inauguration – and NO POC (people of color) IN SIGHT – just sets a very icky tone for the next 4 years. ICKKKY.”

“I thought there weren’t many POCs at the inauguration and then the news reporters just mentioned it,” another added.

Trump promised a “new golden age of America” ​​after he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday.

“The decline is over,” he told about 600 allies, dignitaries and family members at the U.S. Capitol.

He used his inaugural address to balance the idea of ​​an optimistic new dawn with his long-standing accusations that he was the target of a weaponized justice system and promised to rebalance “the scales of justice.”

Trump has also pledged to dismantle the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government.

Supporters of DEI say it counters the historic racism experienced by Black people and other non-white Americans.

Critics say this is done by discriminating against whites and Asians.

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