For weeks, the inauguration of Donald Trump as America”s 47th President tomorrow has been talked up as the most bling, brash and brazenly patriotic jamboree in US history. But despite the late change of plan for the ceremony to be held indoors, one guest said: “Everyone wants to be there.” “Trump is a rock star.
“He wants the world to know he’s back – and it’s gonna be one hell of a show.” TRASH TALK During the election campaign, Trump famously jumped into the cab of a rubbish lorry, wearing a hi-vis jacket, after Joe Biden crassly called his followers “garbage”. That truck, a Loadmaster, right, will park outside the arena screening the inauguration for supporters.
STARS (AND STRIPES) While marching bands will not be able to parade through Washington because of the cold weather, a gospel choir and disco group Village People will set the mood. Opera singer Chris Macchio will sing the national anthem, country star Carrie Underwood will belt out America The Beautiful and God Bless The USA singer Lee Greenwood will serenade the new President. Wildman singer Kid Rock, far right, will play a key role while wrestler Hulk Hogan is expected to have a prime seat along with podcast host Joe Rogan and UFC fighter Connor McGregor.
Rapper Snoop Dogg will also be there. David Baker FEAST FIT FOR THE PRESIDENT People will be given free Big Macs and Coca-Cola, Trump’s favourite foods, below. His infamous Diet Coke button, which could summon the beverage to his White Ho.
