WASHINGTON: US-president elect Donald Trumps inauguration ceremony is approaching near and the number of Democratic lawmakers are boycotting his inauguration at the US capital on January 20.
In an interview with Fox and Friends set to air Wednesday, the president-elect suggested he was glad some were skipping his inauguration, claiming organizers could use the extra space.
"As far as other people not going, that's OK because we need seats so badly. I hope they give me their tickets," Trump said.
Trump's inauguration will be a low-key affair, and about 800,000 people are expected to attend the event, according to Reuters. By comparison, an estimated 1.8 million were in attendance at President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009.
The US presidential inauguration has been a major stage for popular music acts. Donald Trump's inaugural committee, however, has reportedly faced some difficulties booking A-list musicians for the president-elect's big day.
Elton John, Kiss, and Garth Brooks are among those who have refused offers to play the inauguration, according to various sources. Not only are musicians declining to perform, but people themselves are refusing to buy tickets to attend President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Jan 20.
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