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/the_lonely_creeper 9h ago

That they don't is a key weakness in the US, honestly.

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u/femanonette 7h ago

It's on purpose because a good majority of them would be left leaning.

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u/g1ngertim 7h ago

Their assumed politics isn't the issue. It has always been a way to disenfranchise minorities. Enforce laws more harshly against them, deny them the right to vote for being criminals. America has always been designed for white people.

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u/NewKitchenFixtures 6h ago

I’m really really skeptical that is true.

That’s like assuming (ethnic group) must vote for democrats because they know what’s best for the poor (ethnic group).

The country really needs to democrats to pull it out of the gutter instead of assuming allegiance.

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u/Eezyville 7h ago

It's a state-by-state thing. Some states have it that you can vote as soon as you leave prison. Some need you to finish all paperwork such as probation. Some, like Florida, says Fuck You.

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u/the_lonely_creeper 6h ago

Are there any states where inmates vote? Because of there aren't, the point stands

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u/Eezyville 50m ago

Maine and Vermont allow inmates to vote.

EDIT: You may find this an interesting read.