Trump's 2025 Inauguration: Carrie Underwood Faces Backlash, Village People Opt for Unity

January 14, 2025
Trump's 2025 Inauguration: Carrie Underwood Faces Backlash, Village People Opt for Unity
  • While Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg are less aligned with Trump, they have made efforts to build a relationship with the president-elect, including meetings at Mar-a-Lago.

  • The Washington Post controversially chose not to endorse any presidential candidate before the election, with reports suggesting Bezos intervened to block an endorsement for Kamala Harris.

  • Bernie Sanders criticized the concentration of wealth among tech giants like Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg, highlighting that their combined wealth is nearly $1 trillion while many Americans struggle financially.

  • In response to the new political landscape, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the removal of fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the U.S., citing concerns over government censorship.

  • Despite her past success, Underwood's recent singles have not charted in over a decade, leading to a decline in her media presence.

  • Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration is set to feature notable performances, including country singer Carrie Underwood singing 'America the Beautiful' at the Capitol.

  • However, Underwood's decision has sparked backlash on social media, with some fans vowing to stop listening to her music.

  • In a previous interview, Underwood expressed her belief that individuals should make their own voting decisions based on personal values rather than being influenced by her.

  • Despite her opposition to Trump, actress Whoopi Goldberg acknowledged Underwood's right to make her own political choices, although she personally will not watch the performance.

  • The inauguration lineup has drawn comparisons to other artists, noting the absence of outspoken Trump supporters like Kid Rock and Jason Aldean.

  • Former Trump White House staffer Alyssa Farah Griffin criticized the trend of canceling individuals based on political affiliations, advocating for expressing dissatisfaction through consumer choices instead.

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