Ga., S.C. leaders share reactions as Trump takes office

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Some of Georgia’s and South Carolina’s most high-profile lawmakers shared their reactions as President Donald Trump took the oath of office for his second term.

Vivian Bishop, former head of the Muscogee County Democratic Party and wife of Congressman Sanford Bishop was invited as a member of the Congressional Wives Organization, as spouses of the members of Congress often attend such events.

“His comments was what I expected they would be; a lot of rhetoric, so I wasn’t very impressed with the presentation,” said Bishop over the phone, as she spoke with News Leader 9 shortly after the ceremony. “This is his second time around, and I just see more of what we had the last time he was in office.”

Bishop added that it was evident the Democrats were outnumbered, as she estimated it was around a ratio of 20:1.

“I expected for more democrats to be in attendance, there were very few,” said Bishop. “I think it was important for them to be there and hear what he had to say today. He’s been talking about making changes and all these things that are going to create problems for us in the future.”

Gov. Henry McMaster shared his support on X, calling Trump’s inauguration “a powerful reminder that America’s best days are ahead of us.”

The state’s two U.S. senators, Sen. Tim Scott and Sen. Lindsey Graham, also issued statements on Trump again taking office.

Members of South Carolina’s House delegation also shared their reactions on social media:

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