Trump's 2025 Inauguration: Carrie Underwood Faces Backlash, Village People Opt for Unity
January 14, 2025
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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