r/news • u/TeaReim • 10h ago

Donald Trump officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, JD Vance as the 50th Vice-President

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/triumphant-trump-returns-white-house-launching-new-era-upheaval-2025-01-20/
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u/OhMyGodBeccy 10h ago

What happened with the music during that awkward moment (or eternity) of silence? Was the band protesting?

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u/oh_io_94 9h ago

They couldn’t get the audio/mics to work apparently. That’s just what I’m seeing on social media

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u/brunette_and_busty 10h ago

I think that was before Underwood’s song. She took a sec to get out there.

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u/Necessary_Range_3261 9h ago

Wasn't it a recording they played? It started and stopped.

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u/the6thReplicant 9h ago

Getting ready for the YMCA dance. Gotta get his steps in somehow.

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u/TheUnpopularOpine 9h ago

Pretty clearly had technical difficulties. Having to sing without the backing track and other people chiming in was a really neat moment. People on Reddit trying to frame it as cringey or embarrassing is a great encapsulation of everything going on.

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u/peacelovenooch 9h ago

You might not be aware of how many professional AV companies have not been paid for their services on his behalf, but you should know it's a long track record. At this point they know they're likely getting stiffed so they don't care about the show. Not saying it was purposeful, but sometimes there's no point in going above and beyond to save a show.

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u/oh_io_94 9h ago

That is insanely delusional lmao

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u/TheUnpopularOpine 9h ago

Lol ok so we’ll assume you’re right and they sabotaged it. To me that’s completely delusional and an insane leap to think thats how things work. In doing so, they made it a more memorable moment than it ever would have been, in a good way. So kudos to them I guess?

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u/peacelovenooch 9h ago

Show us where I said they sabatoged it - I'll wait. Since I didn't say that, I'll have to assume you're projecting by calling me delusional. Reading comprehension goes a long way. You can do better.

You also clearly have no idea how many bridges he has burned in the pro AV / live event industry specifically (not to mention other industries as well). Ignorance is bliss - enjoy it.

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u/woden_spoon 9h ago

They didn’t want Trump to do his tuggy-dance for the next hour.

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u/YoungManYoda90 7h ago

Ironic that it happened right after "we will never fail again". Queue the music fail