Onlookers Notice Something New About Trump’s Official Portrait
The official inauguration portrait of President-elect Donald Trump has been unveiled, and many are calling it the most “badass” inauguration photo to date.
This image is just one element of what promises to be a spectacular inauguration celebration, featuring performances by prominent artists and appearances by high-profile executives.
Bo Loudon, a close friend of Barron Trump, shared the portrait on social media, describing it as the “most badass photo ever.”
The lineup for the festivities is equally impressive. According to CT40, “We already know that Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood are set to sing at Donald Trump’s inauguration, but they’re not the only country stars who’ll be front and center at the festivities.”
The event will also feature Greenwood performing at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally alongside Billy Ray Cyrus, Kid Rock, and The Village People, famous for their hit song “YMCA.” Additionally, Jason Aldean and a surprise guest will entertain attendees at The Liberty Ball.
Country music legends Rascal Flatts and Parker McCollum are set to perform at the Commander-in-Chief Ball, adding further star power to the celebration.
Tech industry giants are also expected to attend. Reports indicate that Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg will be among the notable attendees.
Despite the excitement surrounding the event, not everyone is thrilled. Joy Behar, co-host of The View, expressed frustration over Carrie Underwood’s decision to perform. Behar criticized both Underwood and Trump in what many considered an inflammatory manner.
Underwood, however, defended her participation, telling the Daily Beast: “I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
Behar dismissed this sentiment, accusing Underwood of hypocrisy. “She says, ‘I love our country.’ How do you love your country and support and normalize somebody who was a convicted felon who really wants to destroy the country, in my opinion?” Behar remarked.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck, a former co-host of The View, quickly came to Underwood’s defense. In a post on X, she stated, “[Joy Behar] needs to simmer down off my friend,” later elaborating on Fox News.
“I would have loved to have been at that table today,” Hasselbeck said. “They’ve refused to put anyone there who has a lick of sense.”
She went on to highlight Underwood’s contributions to the country, saying, “Carrie Underwood, who won American Idol by American votes, who had an album and tour called All-American Girl, who actually has spent more time on USO tours, serving and helping and donating money to our nation’s finest, our military, their families, and our veterans – is about to perform ‘America the Beautiful’ at the historic event of the inauguration of the President of the United States of America.”
Hasselbeck added, “Is every person that shows up on Inauguration Day, from security to custodial staff, un-American? Is that what Joy is saying?”
In an unexpected turn, Whoopi Goldberg, another View co-host, voiced her support for Underwood despite their ideological differences.
“I stand behind her,” Goldberg stated. “If I believe I have the right to make up my mind to go perform someplace, I believe they have the same right. So I have to support [her]. It doesn’t mean I’m particularly interested in watching. I won’t be watching. But that’s me,” she added.