Rep. Ilhan OmarD-Minn., called out the hypocrisy of politicians attending the inaugural festivities for President-elect Donald Trump, after previously labeling the Republican figure a “threat to democracy.”
“People are more angry about artists attending Trump’s inaugural events, but not about the politicians who told them he was a ‘threat to democracy.’ Going to these events is not serious,” the progressive congressman stated in a post on X.
“At least artists know they are there to perform and get paid, but these politicians who have kept their mouths shut for four years and are now willing to be there and clap for him, that’s who they’re mad at should be. They lied to you and your colleagues. criticism/anger should be rightly directed at them,” she continued.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., speaks during a news conference about a possible government shutdown at the U.S. Capitol on September 20, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Omar suggested that artists should not be expected to be loyal to a political party.
“Also, no one should ask people who are artists/performers to be loyal to a party because that is what dictatorships do. In a free country like ours, people should be able to support any party they want without jeopardizing their livelihood.” legislator concluded.
Fox News Digital emailed the Trump-Vance transition team and the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee on Monday to ask if any of the artists on the opening ceremony or related parties are paid for.
A spokesperson for the committee responded that the committee did not pay for performances.
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have both previously described Trump as “a threat to our democracy” but are expected to attend Trump’s inauguration ceremony.
Omar has previously described Trump as “an existential threat to our democracy.”
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris laugh as they watch the National Mall fireworks from the White House balcony during a 4th of July event on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
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The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee has announced that Carrie Underwood, Christopher Macchio and Lee Greenwood will perform at the swearing-in ceremony.
Several festive ball events will also feature performers, including Rascal Flatts and Parker McCollum at the Commander-in-Chief Ball, as well as Jason Aldean, The Village People and Nelly at the Liberty Ball, and Gavin DeGraw at the Starlight Ball, according to the communication from the committee.
