Trump Adviser on Lack of A-Listers at Inauguration: 'This Is Not Woodstock'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Boris Epshteyn, an adviser to Donald Trump, disputed reports that the President-elect was having difficulty recruiting high-powered artists to perform at his inauguration during an interview with CNN on Tuesday, according to Politico. After failing to secure A-listers, Epshteyn and Team Trump have shifted rhetorical course, claiming the focus on big names is at odds with Trump's campaign message.

"This is not Woodstock," Epshteyn declared. "It's not Summer Jam. It's not a concert. It's not about celebrities. As Donald Trump tweeted himself, it's about the people. That's what we're concentrated on."

Epshteyn praised the three acts currently confirmed to perform at the inauguration – the Radio City Rockettes, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and America's Got Talent alumna Jackie Evancho – for serving as emissaries of the populace. "The Rockettes represent the American people," he said. "The Mormon Tabernacle Choir represents the American people." His language echoed that of the president-elect. "The so-called 'A' list celebrities are all wanting tixs to the inauguration, but look what they did for Hillary, NOTHING," Trump tweeted on December 22nd. "I want the PEOPLE!"

Though the Rockettes are slated to take part in the event next month, the group's union, the American Guild of Variety Artists, recently issued a statement saying that dancers were not required to participate. Speaking with Marie Claire under a pseudonym, one dancer indicated that three of the troupe's 13 full-time dancers had already refused to perform, and that other members of the troupe were wary of committing. "We do a lot of events, but there have been no events that could cause trauma," she noted. "And doing this would cause trauma for some people."

http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/trump-adviser-talks-inauguration-this-is-not-woodstock-w458006?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=daily&utm_campaign=122816_15

Correct it's not Woodstock. It's a laughingstock.

[Xipe Totec]

1. Not even close. nt

[Backwoodsrider]

2. what this isnt the Onion?

I swear in reading first paragraph I was so sure it was another comedy piece and far the truth.

[gratuitous]

3. This is the very definition of sour grapes

My first acquaintance with sour grapes came from a children's book of Aesop's Fables, this one about a fox in a vineyard. The fox looks at the grape hanging down from a high trellis, but no matter how high he jumps, he can't quite get to the grapes. He skulks off thinking to himself that the grapes were probably sour anyway.

The Trump inaugural people would cut off a favorite body part for just one A-list celebrity, but since nobody in the entertainment community likes Trump (or trusts him to pay them), none of them will appear at his big shindig. Unable to reach the grapes, the Trumpites skulk off: they didn't want any hot-shot celebrities anyway - so there!

Compare and contrast with the entertainers who were positively clamoring - paid or not - to play at the Obama inaugurals. So sad for Trump!

[JI7]

4. What A listers want tickets to the inauguration ?

[mythology]

10. Well there's Ted Nugent and probably Lee Greenwood

Mike Huckabee was in a band. And who among us doesn't tear up at John Ashcroft singing Let the Eagle Soar?

I defy you to try to tell me with a straight face that isn't an all-star list of musical greatness right there!

[uncle ray]

17. well, they're on "a" list.

[Brother Buzz]

5. Three acts currently confirmed?

Hell, that three Inaugural balls right there! Easy Peasy

[DinahMoeHum]

6. It's not just celebrities saying no, either. . .

. . .local marching bands in the DC area are also saying no to the inauguration ceremonies.

http://nypost.com/2016/12/15/dc-marching-bands-want-no-part-in-trumps-inauguration/

[kentuck]

7. He's right.

It's not Woodstock.

It's not even the Grand Ole Opry.

[Cha]

8. Right, it's "laughingstock"! Tweet that back.

[NastyRiffraff]

9. Damn right it's not Woodstock!

I remember Woodstock. My mom wouldn't let me go, but it was a great, iconic event that gave voice to a generation.

My god, to even compare it with Dump's Ignoraration is obscene!

[Initech]

11. Trump wants Trumpstock. Instead he's going to get open mic night at the Chuckle Hut.

[lpbk2713]

12. So now they come up with the lame excuses.

This after everyone else gives them a big F U. I love it.
Their next four years will be one embarrassment after another.

[MrScorpio]

13. That's some industrial grade butt hurt going on there, Boris. nt

[Vinca]

14. LOL - Laughingstock. That's perfect.

[Generator]

15. This Boris guy is a Putin lover too

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-advisers-russia-ties_us_57acd474e4b007c36e4db94c

Everywhere you look Russians.

[rickford66]

16. Any Dems attending the inaugural should wear one of those Russian winter hats.

Just to add some flavor.