Thread: Pre-Inauguration Day Events, Sean Spicer Press Conference, Wreath Laying, More

A Press Conference by the Trump Administration was held today with Vice President Pence speaking and then Sean Spicer continued with questions from the media.





https://youtu.be/ALP2zcEqC4w



https://www.c-span.org/video/?422237...l-inauguration

There are also confirmation hearings occurring today in Washington.

CSPAN is covering these events as well as cable news.

The Wreath laying ceremony will be at 3:00 this afternoon.

Make America Great Again Concert at 4:00 pm at the Lincoln Memorial. Comments from President Elect Trump are expected.

Hi Judy and all. This is a Great Day. I hope someone can embed the news conference video from CSPAN if possible. I have tried several times.

Thank you.


The Trump family arrives in Washington.



https://youtu.be/PR1-j8p388w






https://youtu.be/AGjOdfiOEdM

(alternate link and includes some of the same footage)

Comments by President Elect Trump at Luncheon.





https://youtu.be/giNgNI3U5RU


https://www.c-span.org/video/?422267...-washington-dc


12:45 pm - There is a Leadership Luncheon with President Elect Trump taking place now at the Trump International Hotel.

Melania Trump makes a few comments.

President Elect Trump is acknowledging some people in the crowd.

Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, Others.

Saying some things about Paul Ryan who is not there.

Praising Jeff Sessions.

Kathy McMorris Rodgers.

Niki Haley.

Steven McNuchin is over there getting grilled.

Tom Price.

Highest IQ of any cabinet.

Betsy DeVos.

Spend the most money but down in rankings in education.

Donald Trump Inaugration 2016 (Updated regularly at Link)


Welcome to Breitbart News’s live coverage of the 2016 inauguration of Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States.




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2:37 PM: Street is now reopened. The cause for the alarm was a backpack left on the street corner behind a newspaper machine. The bomb squad appears to have X-rayed the bag and now they are removing police tape and packing up.
2:32 PM: Bomb squad in action. Man in bomb suit appears to be using a device to analyze a newspaper dispenser. Photos: Brandon Darby/Breitbart

2:31 PM: Roger Stone spotted. Photo: Joel Pollak/Breitbart



2:23 PM: Amanda House reports: DEVELOPING: street closure outside the Hilton Garden Inn for what appears to be a bomb threat (14th and I street NW). Breitbart’s Brandon Darby is on the scene.
2:21 PM:
DONALD TRUMP BOASTS: ‘WE HAVE BY FAR THE HIGHEST IQ OF ANY CABINET EVER ASSEMBLED’

by REBECCA MANSOUR19 Jan 2017
President-elect Donald Trump boasted on Thursday that his administration will “have by far the highest IQ of any cabinet ever assembled.”

Trump delivered these remarks at a leadership luncheon with inauguration officials and Republican leaders at Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday afternoon.

He praised the members of his cabinet, including “the legendary Jeff Sessions” — the Alabama senator who is Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney General. He also mentioned UN Ambassador nominee South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Dr. Tom Price (R-GA), and Treasury Secretary nominee Steve Mnuchin, among others.
“We have a lot of smart people. I tell you what — we have by far the highest IQ of any Cabinet ever,” he said.
Watch the video of his complete remarks above.


2:17 PM:
2:02 PM: Breitbart video crew interviewing Deplorables at the concert. Photo: Amanda House/Breitbart

2:01 PM:
1:59 PM: If Sly Stallone can’t have it, no one can:
1:50 PM: Via AP:

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate will vote on two of Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees on Friday and begin debate on a third.
The Senate will vote on retired Gen. James Mattis to be defense secretary and retired Gen. John Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Both are expected to be easily confirmed.
And debate is expected to begin on the nomination of Mike Pompeo — a Republican congressman from Kansas — to head the CIA.

1:49 PM: Via Neil W. McCabe: Trump is now leaving the hotel with a full presidential convoy.
1:44 PM: Via Breitbart Jerusalem Editor Aaron Klein:

The CODEPINK left-wing activist organization is planning “audacious and creative, colorful protests” targeting the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Friday, Ariel Gold, CODEPINK’s campaign director, told Breitbart News in an interview.

1:43 PM: Jerry Falwell Jr. with other Deplorables outside Trump International Hotel. Photo: Neil W. McCabe/Breitbart

1:42 PM: From the Voices of the People Concert. Photo: Amanda House/Breitbart

1:40 PM: Big tent.
1:38 PM:
1:23 PM: Has-been serenades has-been. Via AFP:

New York (AFP) – Bruce Springsteen performed a secret concert for President Barack Obama and his staff as they leave the White House, urging optimism in uncertain times, the rock legend’s fanzine reported.
Backstreets, a long-running magazine and website that methodically documents Springsteen’s shows, said The Boss played a 15-song acoustic set in the White House’s East Room on January 10.

1:19 PM:
1:16 PM:
1:15 PM: Crowd forming outside Trump’s hotel. Photos via Breitbart’s Neil W. McCabe:


1:13 PM: Trump, in remarks at his hotel’s luncheon, says Jeff Sessions “will be one of the outstanding stars of this country.” Quips “We will have, by far, the highest IQ of any Cabinet ever assembled.”
1:00 PM: Bey stirs up the Hive. From Breitbart’s Jerome Hudson:

Pop mega-star Beyoncé encouraged her 64 million fans on Facebook to turn out and support the Women’s March on Washington to protest President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
“We raise our voices as mothers, as artists, and as activists. As #GlobalCitizens, we can make our voices heard and turn awareness into meaningful action and positive change. #WomensMarch.,” the “Lemonade” singer wrote Wednesday.

12:51 PM: Photos from Trump International, waiting on the arrival of the president-elect. Via Breitbart’s Neil W. McCabe:

12:48 PM: Some of the Trump swag available in town:
12:46 PM: Congressman Filemon Vela claims Trump supporters spat on a “migrant student” from his district while visiting DC:
12:29 PM: More egg on NeverTrump-ers’ faces, via The Hill:

Donald Trump is ready to take an ax to government spending.
Staffers for the Trump transition team have been meeting with career staff at the White House ahead of Friday’s presidential inauguration to outline their plans for shrinking the federal bureaucracy, The Hill has learned.

Read the rest of the story here.
12:25 PM: Yes, we really need to know if they hit all green lights along the way.
12:25 PM:
12:17 PM: This morning, Vice President-elect Mike Pence surprised reporters at a press conference to comment on the Transition Team’s wrapup. Breitbart’s Alex Swoyer reports:

“We’re wrapping up this transition on schedule and under budget,” Pence declared. “We will actually return some 20 percent of taxpayer funding.” Pence added that this is in keeping with Trump’s expectations going forward as President of the United States.

…
“We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. It will be a very humbling and moving day,” he added ahead of Friday’s inauguration. “We are all ready to go to work.”
Spicer spoke after Pence, telling reporters that Trump is continuing to edit his inaugural address for Friday’s speech.

12:14 PM: Trump arrives in DC.
12:05 PM: There they are.
11:44 AM:
11:41 AM: From Forward.com:
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have been given a free rabbinical pass to travel by car following Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday.
According to Jewish law, driving or riding in cars is prohibited on Sabbath. But a principal in Jewish law called “pikuach nefesh” mandates that the rule can only be broken in life-threatening situations.
In an interview with Kol Barama radio, Mark Zell, the chair of the Republican Party in Israel, said the couple have been granted special permission by a rabbi to use a vehicle because of “safety” concerns.
Read the rest of the story here.
11:20 AM: Tribal consumerism is here to stay.

1. Donald Trump Boasts: ‘We Have by Far the Highest IQ of Any Cabinet Ever Assembled’

http://www.breitbart.com/live/donald...dates-day-one/

It is being reported that border security by Executive Order will be one of the first actions (probably 5) President Trump will do when he begins work tomorrow ( Friday) or Monday.

3:30pm - Laying of the Wreath ceremony begins now.





https://youtu.be/Xndpyx4069k

Families come out.

Spouses come out.

President Elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President Elect Pence emerge and walk down the steps to lay the wreath at the Unknown Soldiers' site.

Both men place their hand across their heart.

( Lovely)

4:00pm - Inaugural Concert will begin soon.

RSBN





https://youtu.be/HG-X_PEiqgA

Band Plays.

Actor Jon Voight makes remarks.

Let us rejoice in renewed America.

Great honor to introduce great legend Sam Moore.

Sings "America the Beautiful" accompanied by choir.

United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performs.

President Elect Trump and Future First Lady Melania descend the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Played "Heart of Stone".

The Frontmen of Country Perform.

Lonestar member joins in with group.

God Bless The USA with Lee Greenwood. Crowd cheers.

First Family stands.

President Trump greets the performers.

3 Doors Down Performs.

More performers.

DJ RaviDrums,

Another group, The Piano Guys, popular on YouTube according to announcer.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CHV6BjuQOZQ

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tyPDQpel8bI

5:50pm - Toby Keith performs.

Originally Posted by GeorgiaPeach

It is being reported that border security by Executive Order will be one of the first actions (probably 5) President Trump will do when he begins work tomorrow ( Friday) or Monday.

I hope that order includes...turn every one of them apprehended right back around. No exceptions whatsoever!