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


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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.

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Comments by President Elect Trump at Luncheon.


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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.

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


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

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“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.



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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

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

5:50pm - Toby Keith performs.

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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.

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

Tom Barrack speaks and introduces President Elect Trump.

this began 18 months ago,

We will see something tomorrow so amazing.

We had idea to do this in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Never been a movement like this, we will Make America Great Again, for all of our people, including the inner cities,

18 months ago some people didn't give us a chance,

last month state after state, speech after speech,

we knew last month and some knew first week of campaign that something special was happening,

they forgot got about a lot of us, The Forgotten Man, The Forgotten Woman,

I promise I will work so hard,

bring jobs back,

build military,

strengthen borders,

it will change,

I will see you tomorrow,

if beautiful or rains, I will see you tomorrow and I will be cheering you on,

And we are going to Make America Great Again,

Thank you, enjoy the fireworks

Battle Hymn of the Republic Plays, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah...

Trump family ascends the steps of the Lincoln Memorial nd at the top turns toward crowd.

Going over to look at Lincoln Statue.

Tomorrow President Trump will place his hand on the Lincoln Bible and it is reported that his childhood Bible given to him by his mother will be included, too.

So very beautiful.

Truly lovely. So respectful, so Presidential. Perfect.

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Truly lovely. So respectful, so Presidential. Perfect.

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It was Judy. Welled up inside.

Jean will surely find great photos.

I'm an emotional mess. The pride and appreciation I have for all the wonderful Americans who saw, who knew and who worked so hard to support this crucial election of Donald J Trump just tears me up. The dignity, the down to earthness, the focus on Americans, our soldiers, our workers, our fallen, our monuments, our music, our bands, our songs, our movement was so clear and so strong in the events today. And the fireworks show was art in motion, the most beautiful amazing fireworks show I've ever seen and I've seen lots of the DC Fourth of July Fireworks. It was all Just Perfect.

So many thanks to all the entertainers, Sam Moore, DaviDrums, Piano Guys, Frontmen of Country, Lee Greenwood, 3 Doors Down, The Marching Fife and Drum Corps, Toby Keith, the US Army Band, Toby Keith and others I can't think of right now but you all did a fantastic job and thank you so much for being part of our Inauguration of Donald J Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

Tom Barrack, you are amazing. What a totally perfect Pre-Inauguration Day.

Thank you Trump Supporters, thank you from the bottom of my heart and the core of my soul. This would not have happened without you. Not in a million years would we have this wonderful opportunity to save our nation without a war. People may not realize even now how important this election was to the continued existence of the United States.

Note to Jake Tapper of CNN. When you commented on the beautiful fireworks show tonight and praised the US Army Band singing the beautiful song to which the fireworks show was timed with, you said "US Army Band singing the glory glory hallelujah". Jake, the name of that song is THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC.

Live Stream VIDEO of The Deploraball held tonight.

RSBN

https://youtu.be/SjxV44KjTbc

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What a lovely ceremony. So proud of everyone who performed and did not butcher our lovely songs like Obama's Hollywood disrespectful thugs have done. So proud of the Trump children who were so well behaved, the speakers who spoke so well of our Country and our Trump...and most of all the audience and our military. Everyone dressed respectfully, I do not want the Hollywood trash invited to our ceremonies or WH ever again.

And the best for last...the fireworks...and the Trump Family pausing at the Lincoln Memorial giving pause, a silent prayer, thanks and hope for our Country. I know that is exactly what they thinking. Then the little darling grandchild waving at all the people as they exit.

WOW

President Elect Trump and family are going to dinner event this evening for donors. He is expected to make remarks.

Vice President Elect Pence and his wife, Karen, enter.

He makes a few comments.

Introduces President Elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania.

The pool feed audio was horrible at first and then got fixed and sound was great after that but you couldn't hear a thing as soon as Trump took the mic. You could hear Pence fine and then they tampered with it when Trump took it. Pool feed also cut off early and made CNN upset so they explained it wasn't their cameras.

Everyone looked so nice in their gowns and tuxedos. Trump looks so good in a Tux, (I have to say).

It is elegant Judy. The mic situation was awful. I am glad they got it fixed.

The trouble (J20) makers are on the streets tonight and warning of more disruption.

Yes that mic thing was deliberate, worked fine during Pence and then boom when Trump took it. It took them awhile to fix too, the whole time Melania was there the mic didn't work and I couldn't understand a word he was saying about her or to her. The sound was terrific after they fixed it but it should have never happened to begin with. Wait until tomorrow, what if they do something like that tomorrow during the swearing in? I wouldn't put it past them.

Yes, it was so elegant, I wish the pool feed had continued, it was really fun watching all the ladies and gentlemen in their finery at the nice dinner party. The Union Station is just so beautiful too! A treasure that place is.

Lou Ann Liguori ‏@lou_ann_liguori 6 hours ago
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#ArlingtonNationalCemetery so good to see #TrumpPence honor our fallen warriors! A breath of fresh air & a welcome sight #TrumpInauguration
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Amy Mek ‏@AmyMek 5 hours ago
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Our long national nightmare is finally coming to end! The adults are now back in charge. God Bless America!! #TrumpInauguration
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Kristin Billitere® ‏@SpecialKMB1969 5 hours ago
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Amazing what an absolutely gorgeous walk! I'M SO PROUD to be an American #TrumpInauguration they are truly BEAUTIFUL #MAGA @realDonaldTrump
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Amy Mek ‏@AmyMek 5 hours ago
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My President!!!!! I am SO Proud! #GodIsGood
#TrumpInauguration
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Amy Mek ‏@AmyMek 5 hours ago
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We ask you God to bless them, keep them safe, give them the wisdom & the strength to lead this nation, Amen 🙏🏻
#TrumpInauguration
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DefendingtheUSA ‏@DefendingtheUSA 5 hours ago
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WOW, Amazing moment as Toby Keith sings "American Soldier" #TrumpInauguration #TrumpTrain
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Trump Super PAC 🇺🇸 ‏@TrumpSuperPAC 5 hours ago
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I'm so happy! Our country is in great hands!
God Bless The USA! #TrumpInauguration #MAGA #Inauguration2017 #TRUMP
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Influence Agent JP ‏@JaynePenelope 4 hours ago
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#TrumpInauguration
Best pic of the night.
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Michael Nöthem ‏@mikandynothem 3 hours ago
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Trump could care less about "so called" celebrities. It drives them CRAZY! He cares about real PEOPLE! #MAGA #TrumpTrain #TrumpInauguration
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Lori Hendry ‏@Lrihendry 3 hours ago
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One of my favorite moments of the pre-inauguration ceremonies. SALUTE!
#PresidentElectTrump #TrumpInauguration #potus45 #FLOTUS #MAGA
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STOCK MONSTER ELECT ‏@Darren32895836 1 hour ago
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Eat your Heart Out Hollywood Designers !!! Ivanka Trump looking SMASHING for #TrumpInauguration Ball !! #Brains&Beauty #MAGA Donald Trump
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What a beautiful sight tonight. #TrumpInauguration
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We feel you Abe #TrumpInauguration
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So nice to see you Jean. Thank you for the great pictures. So many events today to capture special moments.

Oh Jean, thank you so much for those absolutely beautiful photos of today's events. Whoever took them is a great photographer. WOW!! This will be one of the truly most photogenic administrations in a very long time!!! So many handsome pretty people and clothes to shoot!. Someone would make a fortune creating a President Trump Magazine that's just big beautiful pictures of the Trump Administration. Trump Family, Trump Supporters!! Or it could be "Trump's Week" and make it a weekly.

Someone out there with money and publishing knowledge, DO IT!!

You're welcome. Thank you for your hard work gals. Sorry, been busy today but was able to see some of the events today.

We missed you Jean. Glad you saw some of the beautiful events.

Jon Voight at Inauguration: Lincoln Smiling Knowing ‘America Will Be Saved by An Honest and Good Man’

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19 Jan 2017
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JON VOIGHT AT INAUGURATION: LINCOLN SMILING KNOWING 'AMERICA WILL BE SAVED BY AN HONEST AND…
DONALD TRUMP BOASTS: 'WE WILL HAVE BY FAR THE HIGHEST IQ OF ANY CABINET EVER…

Hollywood screen legend and early Donald Trump supporter Jon Voight delivered an electrifying speech Thursday at the “Make America Great Again: Welcome Celebration” on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
“This is some day,” Voight said to roaring applause from the massive crowd. “Dear friends, fellow Americans. I’m so happy to be here to welcome you all to the inauguration of the 45th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump.”

Voight continued, recounting that the election was “a barrage of propaganda that left us all breathless with anticipation not knowing if God could reverse all the negative lies against Mr. Trump, whose only desire was to make America great again.”

“He certainly didn’t need this job. And yes, God answered all our prayers,” the Oscar-winner said.

Voight assured the crowd that Abraham Lincoln was smiling knowing “America will be saved by an honest and good man who will work for all the people, no matter their creed or color.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E99PdRtGlJc

The Deliverance star endorsed Trump for president last March in an exclusive interview with Breitbart News.

“He’s an answer to our problems,” Voight said. “We need to get behind him. The Republicans need to unite behind this man. We need somebody to go in and reconstruct us in a sort of way, get us back to where we were, who we need to be.”

Voight gave his brief remarks Thursday before introducing Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sam Moore, who sang an emotional rendition of “America the Beautiful.”

http://www.breitbart.com/live/donald...one/5980310-2/

I love Jon Voight. He was so great during the campaign. Thank you so much Jon for all your support, intelligent words, and tireless effort to elect Donald J Trump, President of the United States.

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.@realDonaldTrump: “This was a victory for all of us.” #Trump45
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Trump Inauguration ‏@TrumpInaugural 3 hours ago
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TOMORROW! #MAGA #TrumpInaugural @realDonaldTrump @mike_pence
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A dear friend wrote me tonight and said:

Tomorrow is a great day for all of humanity.

:)