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Amanda Gorman is spilling some behind-the-scenes details about the 2021 Presidential Inauguration last week!

The 22-year-old poet, who became a huge star after speaking at President Biden‘s Inauguration, appeared for an interview on Ellen where she shared some details viewers didn’t see during the big event.

According to Amanda, former First Lady Michelle Obama was a little upset with former President Barack Obama for breaking COVID, safety protocols.

“I remember Michelle Obama, like, being close,” Amanda recalled. “And she kind of kept yelling at Barack, like, ‘Stop hugging people. Stop getting close to people.’”

Amanda continued, “And then when I was done, she kind of like pushed him out the way and gave me the just the biggest, warmest Michelle Obama hug.”

Amanda also revealed that the Inauguration wasn’t the first time she met Michelle.

“I have met Michelle a few times before,” Amanda shared. “Not Barack. And whenever I meet Michelle I hope that she forgets meeting me, because I just want a do-over. I just want a clean slate. Like, I just want to do it right this time. But she always remembers and she’s always great.”

Also during her interview with Ellen, Amanda shared her desire to run for President one day! Read more here.

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Everyone is loving Bernie Sanders‘ 2021 presidential inauguration ceremony look.

The 79-year-old Vermont senator showed up to the Joe Biden inauguration in a casual ensemble on Wednesday (January 20) in Washington, D.C.

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As opposed to the many fashionable suits and coats on the stage, Bernie wore a grey puffer jacket and carried a big manila envelope, paired with oversized pattern mittens. According to The Cut, the mittens were made by a teacher in Vermont who knows one of his kids, and are made from repurposed wool sweaters with fleece from recycled plastic bottles.

Pictures of the Senator quickly went viral on social media, with people (lovingly) comparing his comfy casual look to something one would wear to the post office or shoveling the driveway.

“This fit and energy is why I will always have a place in my heart for Bernie Sanders,” one popular tweet reads.

“Shout out to Bernie Sanders showing up to the inauguration as if he’s headed to the UPS store and picking up some coffee in Burlington,” wrote another.

“I wanna be Michelle Obama but I know I’m a Bernie Sanders,” said another user.

Find out what Joe Biden is planning to do in his first executive actions as President later today.

It was discovered that Donald Trump left a note for President Joe Biden in the White House shortly before he left the morning of the 2021 Inauguration on Wednesday (January 20).

Well, the contents of the note have and likely never will be made public. However, that did not stop anyone from guessing the content of the note in question. These tweets do not disappoint in the slightest!

Washington Post reported Josh Dawsey was one of the first to tweet the news out, and quickly, fans began replying to the tweet with guesses.

“POTUS left a note for Joe Biden in the Oval, per White House spokesman,” he tweeted.

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Garth Brooks is celebrating Joe Biden‘s inauguration!

The 58-year old country music superstar performed a powerful acapella rendition of “Amazing Grace” during the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.

Garth asked the audience to join him in singing the song’s final lines. “I’m going to ask you to sing this verse with me,” he said. “Not only the people here but the people at home, those at work. As one, united.”

The message echoed his statement earlier this week when he announced he had been booked for the performance.

“In our household, this is not a political statement, this is a statement of unity,” Garth said during a virtual press conference. “This is kind of how I get to serve this country.”

“I’ve played for every president there is, since Carter, with the exception of Reagan. This is an honor for me to get to serve,” he added. “And it’s one of the things that, if my family is around, no matter who the president-elect is, it’s an honor to be asked.”

Garth had been asked to play at Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2017, but declined due to a prescheduled tour date.

Joe Biden is making his first presidential speech.

The President of the United States made the speech after being sworn in at the 2021 presidential inauguration ceremony on Wednesday (January 20) in Washington, D.C.

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“America has been tested anew, and America has risen to the challenge,” he said during the speech.

“Today, we celebrate the triumph not of a candidate, but of a cause, the cause of democracy. The people, the will of the people has been heard, and the will of the people has been heeded…at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed,” he continued.

“On this January Day my whole soul is in this, bringing America together,” he also said, paraphrasing Abraham Lincoln.

“Uniting our people. Uniting our nation. And I ask every American to join me in this cause…we must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal. We can do this if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts. If we show a little tolerance and humility and if we’re willing to stand in the other person’s shoes,” he continued.

Find out what Biden will do in his first day as President.

United States Senator Cory Booker brought his girlfriend, actress Rosario Dawson, to the 2021 Presidential Inauguration! Members of the senate and congress are invited to the event, but this year, it was more scaled down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The couple sat and watched President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris get sworn in at West Side of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday (January 20) during the Presidential Inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C.

If you don’t know, the Senator and Rosario made a big step in their relationship a few months ago. Find out how long Rosario and Senator Booker have actually been dating!

Senator Booker actually ran for president in 2020 but ended up dropping out of the race.

Check out the full photo of the couple at the 2021 inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris…

The stars are loving Amanda Gorman‘s powerful and emotional poetry!

Tons of celebs spoke out in praise of the 22-year-old poet, who delivered a rousing poem called “The Hill We Climb” at the 2021 presidential inauguration ceremony on Wednesday (January 20) in Washington, D.C.

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“How do vote for @TheAmandaGorman,” wrote Elizabeth Banks.

“A national treasure, @TheAmandaGorman is IT,” Kevin McHale said.

“YES @TheAmandaGorman. YES!!!!!! God bless you. “It’s the past we step into and how we repair it,” said Kerry Washington, which Eva Longoria also retweeted.

“’How could catastrophe possibly prevail over us?’ ❤️ chills ❤️ ‘There is always light, if only we are bold enough to see it, if only we are bold enough to be it.” -Amanda Gorman,” added Busy Phillipps.

Find out more about who Amanda Gorman is and why she was selected!

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