Arizona Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva to boycott Trump inauguration
In an unusual act, at least two Democratic members of Congress will skip next week's inauguration of Donald Trump as an act of protest.
“My absence is not motivated by disrespect for the office or motivated by disrespect for the government that we have in this great democracy," Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., announced Friday during a speech on the House floor. "An individual act, yes, of defiance at the disrespect shown to million and millions of Americans by this incoming administration and by the actions we’re taking in this Congress."
Grijalva announced he’ll be home in Arizona meeting with constituents, including immigrants, environmental and climate change activists and health-care providers.
“Rather than participate in the inauguration, I will be participating in my district and reaffirming and renewing this democracy and the people that are part of it,” Grijalva said.
Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/nation/2017/01/13/arizona-democratic-rep-ral-grijalva-boycott-trump-inauguration/96540184/
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