Trump, Martin Luther King Jr and Obama

Michelle Obama Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. After Skipping Trump's Inauguration
On January 20, 2025, Michelle Obama skipped Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, she took to Instagram to honor MLK Day, and encouraged her followers to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "legacy of service."
Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
For some Black women, the high road led to the nation’s memorial to the civil rights leader.
Trump says his presidency will make Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream come true’
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump thanked Black and Hispanic communities for their votes and invoked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose federal holiday Trump shares with the day of his second inauguration.
Trump references Martin Luther King Jr. during inauguration speech
"Unity is now returning to America, and confidence and pride is soaring like never before in everything we do," Trump said.
Michelle Obama Honors MLK Day With a Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. After Skipping Inauguration
Michelle Obama skipped Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, she took to Instagram to honor MLK Day, and encouraged her followers to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "legacy of service." "Reverend Dr.
Opinion
This Day Calls for Martin Luther King’s Vision
On Monday we’re celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and inaugurating Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. That may seem like an odd pairing, especially to those of us who believe Mr. Trump has fueled a culture of skepticism, denial and indifference to matters of injustice.
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Column: Martin Luther King Jr.'s son has a message for Donald Trump – and for America
Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that honors his father.
Trump inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day to remember King's life's work and his legacy on civil rights and social justice.
Martin Luther King III says his father would be ‘quite disappointed’ with current world
Martin Luther King III, the son of civil rights advocate Martin Luther King Jr., said his father would be “quite disappointed” with the current world, but not surprised. King joined NBC News’s
Minnesota marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day against backdrop of Trump’s inauguration
More than 2,000 people gathered for an annual breakfast Monday in Minneapolis to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, hours before Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States.
Detroit pastor invokes MLK's 'I have a dream' speech at Trump inauguration
Sewell quoted at length from Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I have a dream" speech during an invocation at President Donald J. Trump's inauguration.
Kim Kardashian faces backlash after posting FLOTUS Melania Trump's photo, fans question her political stance
Kim Kardashian's Instagram Story featuring Melania Trump sparked controversy among her followers. Despite typically Democratic leanings, the post left fans questioning her political stance. The ...
Sure, late-night hosts were mocking Trump. But their real scorn was for Democrats.
Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and Jimmy Kimmel criticized Donald Trump and his administration after the inauguration — but ...
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'The View's Sunny Hostin accuses Nelly and Snoop Dogg of betrayal for performing at Trump's inauguration
WASHINTON, D.C: 'The View’s Sunny Hostin didn’t hold back as she criticized rappers Snoop Dogg and Nelly for performing at ...
Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers React to “Ominous and Weird” Trump Inauguration
The trio of late night hosts also commented on Elon Musk's behavior ("a real-life comic book villain") and Big Tech's VIP ...
As Trump begins his second term, the foot soldiers of democracy must hold the line
We often face situations we did not choose. But we can always choose how to respond. In this case, the response is to find a ...
Trump sworn in as 47th president, celebrates with supporters
On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th ...
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Pastor Lorenzo Sewell criticized for inauguration prayer, meme coin push
After delivering a standout prayer during President Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday, invoking Martin Luther King ...
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What Would MLK Think About This New, Dark Pro-Trump America?
Dr. King fought for unity and justice. Yet, in an era of blatant racism, voter suppression, and political opportunism, will we lose our collective power?