Inauguration: Atlanta tweeps as divided as ever
As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, Atlantans took to social media to react to the inauguration.
The divisions of the contentious campaign have carried through to Inauguration Day; some Atlantans greeted their new president with enthusiasm and joy, while others poured their angst out onto social media.
Trump supporters celebrated after watching him take his official oath. Like many Trump fans, Atlantan Gabrielle Seunagal says she couldn’t be prouder to be an American.
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🇺🇸 #InaugurationDay— Gabrielle Seunagal ♛ (@ClassySnobbb) January 20, 2017I've never been prouder to be an American! I am proud to call Trump my President.
Proud of our President! Enjoy this day that celebrates America and your victory!! #Inauguration #PresidentTrump #Inauguration2017
— Steven Costello (@StevenCCostello) January 20, 2017
#MyPresidentIsTrump#PresidentTrump #MAGA#Inauguration pic.twitter.com/G5O8KJMejg
— Mr. Dudecool (@Mr_Dudecool) January 20, 2017
Trump fans weren’t shy about welcoming the end of the Obama presidency, giving the outgoing president a rousing sendoff.
Bye bye Obama...Good riddance!!!! Sorry tobe so rude, but he hated America.... pic.twitter.com/B2WnAjkA78
— RJ (@1Nationusa) January 20, 2017
Welcome Trump The World Is Now Yours.
— Tru Da Kidd (@TruDaKidd100) January 20, 2017
And Bye Bye Obama.
But in case Obama wasn’t feeling the love from local tweeps, a number of Atlantans gave more sincere thanks for the former president and his family .
Me watching the #Inauguration. Me watching the #Obamas leave. Me in the corner. pic.twitter.com/VSRP8DYDap
— Blushing Black (@BlushingBlack) January 20, 2017
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I'm truly going to miss President Obama and his family! pic.twitter.com/XCTEnVLy0K— J. 🖤 (@1AuthenticJ) January 20, 2017
Only watching the Trump Inauguration to see Barack Obama. Going to miss him :(
— COURT-COURT (@mscourt87) January 20, 2017
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Of course, Trump had his share of critics, who are having trouble seeing the president transition out of his entertainment background.
Donald Trump is to politics, what Donald Duck is to... politics.
— Im a Fermata-Hold Me (@MikeSceezie) January 20, 2017
You bought it, please don't break it. #trump #America #inauguration
— Billy Howard (@BillyHowardFoto) January 20, 2017
👨🏽👩🏽. And then there's 45th 🤡👱🏼♀️ #Inauguration #trump #obama— MKATL🤷🏾♂️📸 (@ThatsJustDope) January 20, 2017#44th President & FLOTUS
Despite how divided the country may seem at the moment, there are people who simply chimed in to wish the two men well.
Praying for President Trump and for President Obama. I pray that we can come together to dismantle disunity in this nation. #InaugurationDay
— Michael Strollo (@mcstrollo) January 20, 2017
🇺🇸 #Inauguration https://t.co/nLKUsaDVT5— 🇺🇸CarkidXyloto🐘 (@Jamilajam) January 20, 2017I hope America, (my country) will unite and be a positive force for the world. I believe in you America
About the Author
Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
