A presidential inauguration is traditionally a symbol of the traditions that bind Americans together. Mainstream media coverage of the event on Monday provided many reminders of what keeps people apart.

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Meacham also encourages Americans to see each other in a more empathetic lens, saying “democracy is a manifestation of all of us.” IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our ...

President Donald Trump has seemingly picked a reporter to give some of the largest scoops to ahead of his first days in office: NBC’s Kristen Welker. Welker has managed to illicit some of Trump’s most notable reactions to breaking news in the last week.