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This has got to be one of the whiniestSome federal workers have no choice but to be at inauguration for Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON ― As soon as she found out Donald Trump had won the presidential election, Diane* began applying for a new job. As a federal employee, she just couldn’t imagine sticking around and working for a man she worried would mistreat government workers and pursue dangerous, unethical policies.
But she’s not quite done with the president-elect yet. Diane is also a member of the National Guard and has been assigned to work at inauguration.
“Oh for heaven’s sake,” she sighed.
“Hopefully we show our best for this inauguration, despite who is being inaugurated,” she added. “You’re no better than you are on your worst day, I guess I would say. We have a job to do, and I support our troops doing that job.”
Plenty of federal workers, service members and others who come to to participate in the festivities always have to take part in an inauguration for a president for whom they may not have voted. But this year seems a bit different.
The 2016 campaign was particularly acrimonious, and Trump has had trouble attracting entertainers to perform at his big day. At least one D.C.-area marching band has participated in the past five inaugural parades, but not a single one applied for this year’s.
Federal employees or service members who have no choice but to be there are trying to make the best out of the uncomfortable situation.
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I feel sorry for inauguration workers who are required to be there. Glad it isn't me!
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