Larson Statement on the Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. 

“As the duly elected member of the House of Representatives for Connecticut’s First Congressional District, it is both a matter of respect and institutional formality to be present at President-elect Trump’s inauguration, and I have been to every one since I was elected to the House,” said Larson. “Congress is a co-equal branch of government, and it is incumbent to hear the President-elect's inaugural address and witness the peaceful transition of government under our Constitution. In a democracy, the peaceful transfer of power is a tradition that should be upheld and underscored by your presence. It is my sincere hope that we will be able to work with President-elect Trump to get things done for the American people. We are, however, a system of checks and balances, and if the Trump agenda moves to cut Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, or SNAP benefits, I, and our entire delegation, stand ready to push back and fight for the people of our state and the United States of America.”