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22 Jan, 6 tweets, 2 min read
How does Biden's inauguration compare to Trump's?

Let's look at them in terms of ratings, and performers.
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The combined total for cable channels CNN, MSNBC and Fox, and networks ABC, CBS and NBC is 29.6M. Viewers seemed to prefer one of those outlets over the others.

Now let's move on to Trump.
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Biden's audience was larger than the figure for Trump’s ceremony, which averaged 28M viewers.

But, Biden’s total audience will fall below the 37.8M who watched Obama’s in 2009.

Now, let's talk about performers: latimes.com/entertainment-…
Now performers: During Biden's inauguration, we saw Lady Gaga, J Lo, and Katy Perry.

Trump had Tony Orlando, Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave), the inevitable Lee “God Bless the U.S.A.” Greenwood and the Piano Guys. latimes.com/entertainment-…
There appears to be a difference in the two administration's abilities to draw stars in music. Here's why.

Also, it should be said that Trump does have celebrity supporters we list here: latimes.com/entertainment-…
Speaking of ratings and D.C. events, here is how Fox News covered the insurrection latimes.com/entertainment-…

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