While the European centrist mainstream has been sidelined — EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has conspicuously not been invited — plenty of space has been afforded to far-right and nationalist politicians. British anti-EU populist Nigel Farage will be there, as will French firebrand Éric Zemmour, Belgium’s Tom Van Grieken, and former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who clashed with Brussels in a long rule-of law dispute.
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There is, however, a common ideological thread to his invitees: Many hail from the right or even the far-right of the political spectrum, or are leaders whom Trump has previously praised. In that sense, the inauguration reveals plenty about the political trajectory of his administration — and about who might have the president’s ear once he is installed at the White House.
Lots of very important problems in the world all in one place.
Wonder if burgers are on the menu?
Or a tough as old boots steak with ketchup.
And don’t forget Coca-Cola, I bet they are offering it free. Might as well as the Grifter In Chief won’t pay the bill anyway.
It would be so unfortunate if the food served was poisoned or something.
A real shame indeed…
