As Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President Friday, several local residents were on hand to witness the event, including Dr. Bruce White and his wife Stacey. Arkansas First District Congressman Rick Crawford coordinated an invite for them to attend.
Stacey White says they watched from the front of the Capitol Reflecting Pool, near a large television monitor. She was amazed by the amount of people and the cheerful, electric energy in the air.
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There were reports of protestors around the west lawn. One person in their party had gotten a coffee at the nearby Starbucks, just minutes before the windows were destroyed. White says they had to walk out of their way to get to their destination.
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For the most part, White says, the crowd, made up of all walks of life, was patriotic and respectful toward President Obama as he made an appearance and shook President Trump's hand.
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Another highlight for White was getting to meet News Anchorman Tucker Carlson as he was getting out of a golf cart. She asked to have her picture taken with him. When he found out White was from Mountain Home he said he knew the area well, and to say hello to everyone here.
The group plans on attending the Big American Ball at the MGM Grand in Maryland, later Friday evening.
Stacey White says they watched from the front of the Capitol Reflecting Pool, near a large television monitor. She was amazed by the amount of people and the cheerful, electric energy in the air.
Listen: right-click to download mp3
There were reports of protestors around the west lawn. One person in their party had gotten a coffee at the nearby Starbucks, just minutes before the windows were destroyed. White says they had to walk out of their way to get to their destination.
Listen: right-click to download mp3
For the most part, White says, the crowd, made up of all walks of life, was patriotic and respectful toward President Obama as he made an appearance and shook President Trump's hand.
Listen: right-click to download mp3
Another highlight for White was getting to meet News Anchorman Tucker Carlson as he was getting out of a golf cart. She asked to have her picture taken with him. When he found out White was from Mountain Home he said he knew the area well, and to say hello to everyone here.
The group plans on attending the Big American Ball at the MGM Grand in Maryland, later Friday evening.
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