Democratic representatives began boycotting the inauguration en masse after President-elect Donald Trump's Twitter feud with Georgia Rep. John Lewis on MLK Day. Almost 60 lawmakers from 25 states say they're not going; here's the breakdown:
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Arizona:Rep. Raúl GrijalvaRep. Ruben Gallego
We must stand against Trump's bigotries- birther conspiracies, attacks on Gold⭐️ parents & civil rights heroes. I won't attend inauguration.
— Ruben Gallego (@RepRubenGallego) January 17, 2017
California:As the most populous state and well-known for its liberal views, California has more representatives boycotting the inauguration than any other state: 15. That's more than a quarter of the state's representatives.
Rep. Barbara Lee
Tune in now to @CNN to watch me discuss my decision to boycott the inauguration with @PoppyHarlowCNN
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) January 14, 2017
Rep. Grace NapolitanoRep. Jared Huffman
Rep. Jerry McNerney
I will not be attending the inauguration of @realDonaldTrump. Read my statement here: https://t.co/7V2wYKxJ77
— Jerry McNerney (@RepMcNerney) January 17, 2017
Rep. Juan Vargas
I will not be attending the Inauguration. Instead, I will be praying for our country and for our community with the people of my district.
— Rep. Juan Vargas (@RepJuanVargas) January 17, 2017
Rep. Judy Chu
I did not make the decision to skip the inauguration of President-elect Trump lightly. Here is my statement on why. https://t.co/2CIfXTBQNN pic.twitter.com/gYJpRMnNV4
— Judy Chu (@RepJudyChu) January 17, 2017
Rep. Karen Bass
After receiving an overwhelming response on the twitter poll, I've decided not to attend the inauguration of President-elect Trump. pic.twitter.com/ig4kFn0GGH
— Congressmember Bass (@RepKarenBass) January 17, 2017
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
I will not be attending the Inauguration. Here is my statement. pic.twitter.com/OoPFupQLqq
— Rep. Roybal-Allard (@RepRoybalAllard) January 17, 2017
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
When #Trump places his hand on the Bible & takes the Oath of Office, he will in that moment, be in violation of that oath & the Constitution pic.twitter.com/mZCQrTua4R
— Mark DeSaulnier (@RepDeSaulnier) January 14, 2017
Rep. Mark Takano
"All talk, no action."
I stand with @repjohnlewis and I will not be attending the inauguration. pic.twitter.com/z8Q0wA9OPK
— Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) January 14, 2017
Rep. Maxine Waters
I never ever contemplated attending the inauguration or any activities associated w/ @realDonaldTrump. I wouldn't waste my time.
— Maxine Waters (@MaxineWaters) January 15, 2017
Rep. Tony Cárdenas
I will not be attending the inauguration.
Full Statement here: https://t.co/bIpoUL0Boa pic.twitter.com/4kzbZFo5V4— Rep. Tony Cárdenas (@RepCardenas) January 17, 2017
Florida:Rep. Darren SotoRep. Frederica WilsonRep. Alcee Hastings
I will be boycotting the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. See my full statement here: https://t.co/p9F5dqoDl4
— Alcee L. Hastings (@RepHastingsFL) January 17, 2017
Georgia:Rep. John Lewis basically started it all. Many of these lawmakers cited his Twitter feud with Trump as their reason for boycotting. Some even used #IStandWithJohnLewis when they made the announcement on Twitter.
Rep. Mike QuigleyRep. Bobby Rush — An aide told the Chicago Tribune Rush won't be attending because his wife is in the hospital.Rep. Daniel Lipinski
List of Illinois Democrats skipping inauguration grows https://t.co/V93Cudsvju
— Rep. Daniel Lipinski (@RepLipinski) January 17, 2017
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
I have decided to join the growing group of my colleagues who will boycott this Friday's Inauguration. pic.twitter.com/5HZt70ZFm9
— Jan Schakowsky (@janschakowsky) January 18, 2017
Kentucky:Rep. John Yarmuth
I believe the office of the President deserves our respect, and that respect must begin with the President-elect himself. My statement: pic.twitter.com/l8eitaourD
— Rep. John Yarmuth (@RepJohnYarmuth) January 17, 2017
Maine:Rep. Chellie Pingree
At MLK Day dinner in Portland, I announced that I would not attend Trump's inauguration. Here's why: https://t.co/4P35Mi8rf4#mepolitics
— Chellie Pingree (@chelliepingree) January 17, 2017
Maryland:Rep. Anthony Brown
Skipping Inauguration.@RepJohnLewis a civil rights hero. Enormous responsibility to be POTUS.I respect the office, can't tolerate disrespect
— Anthony G. Brown (@AnthonyBrownMD4) January 16, 2017
Rep. Jamie Raskin
I will not attend the inauguration. https://t.co/tnQFvGrcc6 pic.twitter.com/cZfKL8n5ZB
— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) January 17, 2017
Massachusetts:Rep. Katherine Clark
My statement on the upcoming inauguration: pic.twitter.com/dQXE0ztvTf
— Katherine Clark (@RepKClark) January 5, 2017
Michigan:Rep. John Conyers Jr.
Minnesota:Rep. Keith Ellison
I will not celebrate a man who preaches a politics of division and hate. I won't be attending Donald Trump's inauguration.
— Rep. Keith Ellison (@keithellison) January 16, 2017
Mississippi:Rep.Bennie Thompson
Missouri:Rep. William Lacy Clay
New Hampshire:Rep. Carol Shea-Porter
Instead of going to the Inauguration, I'll go to religious services to pray for all of our leaders and people, then will serve my district.
— Carol Shea-Porter (@TeamSheaPorter) January 17, 2017
New Jersey:Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
I do not intend to attend the inauguration of PE @realDonaldTrump. Instead, join me for an Interfaith Prayer Vigil. pic.twitter.com/c5aJYEQOUW
— Bonnie WatsonColeman (@RepBonnie) January 15, 2017
Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
I will not celebrate @realDonaldTrump's swearing-in to an office that he has proven unfit to hold. pic.twitter.com/mD1iA9KpMJ
— Donald Payne Jr. (@RepDonaldPayne) January 17, 2017
New York:Rep. Adriano Espaillat
I will NOT be attending the inauguration for @realDonaldTrump!
— Adriano Espaillat (@RepEspaillat) January 15, 2017
Rep. Jerrold Nadler
My full statement on why I'm refusing to participate in @realdonaldtrump inauguration. https://t.co/zrC3JcCrm8 pic.twitter.com/6k1R5DzVaj
— (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) January 16, 2017
Rep. José Serrano
I will not attend the #inauguration2017 next week- cannot celebrate the inauguration of a man who has no regard for my constituents. #Bronx pic.twitter.com/Uz3NTgXl35
— Jose E. Serrano (@RepJoseSerrano) January 12, 2017
Rep. Louise Slaughter
Many of you have asked whether I will be attending the inauguration on Friday. I'm proud to #StandwithJohnLewis: https://t.co/nYVpW8k4im
— Louise Slaughter (@louiseslaughter) January 18, 2017
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
I will not be attending inauguration of @realDonaldTrump but WILL participate in the @womensmarch on January 21st. https://t.co/tlqS26ulj7
— Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) January 9, 2017
Rep. Yvette Clarke
I will NOT attend the inauguration of @realDonaldTrump. When you insult @repjohnlewis, you insult America.
— Yvette D. Clarke (@RepYvetteClarke) January 14, 2017
North Carolina:Rep. Alma Adams
Today I released the following statement about the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/gJsFkO55Me
— Rep. Alma Adams (@RepAdams) January 17, 2017
Rep. G.K. Butterfield
After prayerful consideration, I cannot in good conscious attend the inaugural ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump. (1/3)
— G. K. Butterfield (@GKButterfield) January 17, 2017
Ohio:Rep. Marcia Fudge
As I told @JoyAnnReid, I will not be attending #Inauguration. I will be at home in Cleveland. #IStandWithJohnLewis
— Former Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (@RepMarciaFudge) January 15, 2017
Oregon:Rep. Kurt SchraderRep. Earl Blumenauer
Pennsylvania:Rep. Dwight Evans
I #StandWithJohnLewis. I will not be attending the inauguration. Russian hacking must be investigated and I do not support the repeal of ACA
— Dwight Evans (@RepDwightEvans) January 16, 2017
Rep. Mike Doyle
I’m going to #StandWithJohnLewis. I won’t attend the Inauguration on Friday.
— Mike Doyle (@USRepMikeDoyle) January 17, 2017
Tennessee:Rep. Steve Cohen
Announced @ Mason Temple, #MLK final speech, that I won't attend #inauguration out of respect for @repjohnlewis & for unpresidential remarks
— Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) January 16, 2017
Texas:Rep. Al GreenRep. Joaquin Castro
I will not attend this year’s inauguration ceremony. Here's why: https://t.co/APvdTrSsMV
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) January 17, 2017
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
I will not be attending the inauguration this Friday. Read my statement here. pic.twitter.com/4gt6AA4u16
— Lloyd Doggett (@RepLloydDoggett) January 17, 2017
Virginia:Rep. Don Beyer
I just told hundreds of my constituents that I will not be attending the Inauguration Ceremony this coming Friday. Here is what I said: pic.twitter.com/YLJz5OWjXe
— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) January 16, 2017
Washington:Rep. Adam SmithRep. Pramila Jayapal
.@realDonaldTrump: @repjohnlewis stands for best of everything in America. If anyone knows about action not words, it's him. #ImWithJohn
— Pramila Jayapal (@PramilaJayapal) January 14, 2017
Wisconsin:Rep. Mark Pocan
After reading classified Russian hacking doc & @realDonaldTrump offensive tweets to @repjohnlewis I will not be attending the Inauguration. pic.twitter.com/wrEeGfqjrZ
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) January 15, 2017
