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Gut Check: L.A. Reflects On Trump’s Exit And The Challenges He Leaves Behind
A New York City street sign that normally reads Thompson St. has been painted over to read "Trumpgone St" on January 21, 2021. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
While the world watched inaugural festivities in Washington, D.C., we asked LAist readers to share their thoughts about the end of the Trump era and their hopes for the Biden administration.
Here’s a sample of what we heard:
I'm collecting #InaugurationDay thoughts & feelings from Angelenos today for @KPCC + @LAist, and I'm hoping to hear from you!
— Libby Denkmann (@libdenk) January 20, 2021
Here's a message @rbripley gave me permission to share: pic.twitter.com/SKVaSHPTnb
But many expressed skepticism about what President Biden will actually achieve.
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