Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking only the second time in U.S. history that a president has been elected to two non-consecutive terms.
Trump’s return to the Oval Office and his comments Monday garnered incredibly strong reactions on both sides of the aisle. Some of those Americans decided to voice their opinions on the day through social media. Others left comments on news articles. And some called into C-SPAN to share their concerns.
One C-SPAN caller in particular wanted to make sure that his voice was heard on his historic day, though perhaps not about the topic that hosts were expecting.
As footage of politicians and dignitaries shuffling into the Capitol Rotunda played in the background, C-SPAN welcomed “Graham in Jersey City” on the air to share his thoughts on the day.
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“Hi, I wanna wish everyone a Happy MLK Day. Hope everyone is staying warm. Bit disappointed with how the election turned out, it would have been great to see a female president inaugurated today” said the caller, who was just warming up. “While I’m disappointed in the American people and their desire to see another four years of Trump, I’m a bit more disappointed in the selection committee for not picking Alabama for the College Football Playoff finals. Instead, picking inferior teams like SMU and Indiana.
“Truly dark times in America,” he added before getting cut off by the hosts who quickly tried to get back on track.
Man, the way Graham seems to have such disdain for the College Football Playoff and the chances for Cinderella programs to succeed, you’d think he works for ESPN.
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Along with writing for Awful Announcing and The Comeback, Sean is the Managing Editor for Comeback Media. Previously, he created the Syracuse blog Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician and wrote 'How To Grow An Orange: The Right Way to Brainwash Your Child Into Rooting for Syracuse.' He has also written non-Syracuse-related things for SB Nation, Curbed, and other outlets. He currently lives in Seattle where he is complaining about bagels. Send tips/comments/complaints to sean@thecomeback.com.