Ep. 37: Trump’s Attack on Civil Rights Icon Leads to Inauguration Boycott Movement
The Big Story
CQ Roll Call Senior Editor David Hawkings and Leadership Editor Jason Dick examine the fallout from President-elect Donald Trump’s criticism of civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis of Georgia. In an unprecedented move, at least a third of House Democrats plan to skip Trump’s inauguration, says political reporter Simone Pathé.
Show Notes:
- Here Are the Democrats Skipping Trump’s Inauguration
- John Lewis to Skip Trump Inauguration
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- Lewis Backs Out of Inauguration Ban Claim
Congressman John Lewis should finally focus on the burning and crime infested inner-cities of the U.S. I can use all the help I can get!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 15, 2017
