Trump inauguration ratings second biggest in 36 years

 

From the article:

 

Donald Trump’s inauguration ratings were the second-highest in 36 years, according to Nielsen.

 

 

The swearing-in of the 45th president was seen by 30.6 million viewers across 12 networks.

 

 

The only inauguration over the last three decades that tops Trump’s number in the linear ratings? Barack Obama’s first inauguration back in 2009, which had a record-setting 37.8 million viewers. So Trump was down from the last new president to take office.

 

 

But before that, to get an Inauguration Day number this high, you’d have to go all the way back to Ronald Reagan in 1981, who was seen by 41.8 million viewers (Nielsen released tracking for inauguration ratings back to 1969).

 

 

Trump’s numbers are all the more remarkable considering he’s entering into office with rather low approval ratings compared to past presidents and sparked protests worldwide along with vows to not watch his inauguration.

 

 

And actually, Trump could have been seen by more viewers than either Obama or Reagan. Nielsen ratings do not account for online viewing, which has grown sharply in recent years and is far more commonplace than even four years ago. CNN.com, for example, clocked 16.9 million live streams, tying with its Election Day coverage for the site’s top event (live stream tallies are typically not apples-to-apples with Nielsen’s strict methodology of counting average viewers, but are still additive). Plus, portals like YouTube, Facebook and Twitter offered live streams as well.

He is must see TV for sure. I never watched any of Obama's press conferences or State of the Union addresses. I watched the first inauguration. Took a vacation day from work and a friend of mine watched the first inauguration at my house. Ordered pizza. Had some beers. Second inauguration we were at work. With Trump I didn't watch the inauguration but I will watch his press conferences, State of the Union addresses, pretty much anytime he is on TV I'll be watching. Especially Saturday Night Live as well.

He is must see TV for sure. I never watched any of Obama's press conferences or State of the Union addresses. I watched the first inauguration. Took a vacation day from work and a friend of mine watched the first inauguration at my house. Ordered pizza. Had some beers. Second inauguration we were at work. With Trump I didn't watch the inauguration but I will watch his press conferences, State of the Union addresses, pretty much anytime he is on TV I'll be watching. Especially Saturday Night Live as well.

This is Trump. He may actually become the first U.S. President to host SLN.:lol2:

 

(I am not saying that would be a good thing, just something that would not shock me.)

He is must see TV for sure. I never watched any of Obama's press conferences or State of the Union addresses. I watched the first inauguration. Took a vacation day from work and a friend of mine watched the first inauguration at my house. Ordered pizza. Had some beers. Second inauguration we were at work. With Trump I didn't watch the inauguration but I will watch his press conferences, State of the Union addresses, pretty much anytime he is on TV I'll be watching. Especially Saturday Night Live as well.

 

Agreed.

 

Any Trump talk on TV is a little like chasing the fire engine. He is going to blow away ratings numbers. The media loves him for it. They can make so much money off him. For Trump supporters, I think Willy Wonka said it best,

 

"The suspense is killing me ... I hope it lasts."

If I ruled MSM, I'd not report one thing about this administration. I'd not come to the press conferences, not pick up stories in the wire, nothing. I'd just let him tweet out a daily update. At least then he couldn't say that MSM lied or released fake news.

If I ruled MSM, I'd not report one thing about this administration. I'd not come to the press conferences, not pick up stories in the wire, nothing. I'd just let him tweet out a daily update. At least then he couldn't say that MSM lied or released fake news.

 

Hmmmm....that would be cool to watch also. It would drive him insane eventually only having Fox News and Breitbart talking about him.

If I ruled MSM, I'd not report one thing about this administration. I'd not come to the press conferences, not pick up stories in the wire, nothing. I'd just let him tweet out a daily update. At least then he couldn't say that MSM lied or released fake news.

If you ruled the MSM, then only you would have a free press. I prefer watching Trump whine about the unfair coverage that he receives. :lol2:

If I ruled MSM, I'd not report one thing about this administration. I'd not come to the press conferences, not pick up stories in the wire, nothing. I'd just let him tweet out a daily update. At least then he couldn't say that MSM lied or released fake news.

 

His administration needs to be carefully investigated and reported on.

 

But relentless liars like Conway and Spicer ought not to be given a platform.

He is absolutely must see TV.

 

And it's not a good thing in this case. I'll watch every time I can.

Tomorrow Spicer will host a presser saying Trump's inauguration was the most watched television program ever. :lol2:

Tomorrow Spicer will host a presser saying Trump's inauguration was the most watched television program ever. :lol2:

 

:lol2: :lol2:

 

I love you, dawg. We're going to have so much fun over the next 4 months.

 

I mean years.

 

Damnit. Did it again.

:lol2: :lol2:

 

I love you, dawg. We're going to have so much fun over the next 4 months.

 

I mean years.

 

Damnit. Did it again.

 

I'm at 6 months. If he makes it 6 months I'll be surprised.

I'm at 6 months. If he makes it 6 months I'll be surprised.

 

Do I need to bring out some screen shots of a few BGP posters crystal balls from a few months ago to show your prediction prowess? But The Donald as you like to post a few months back is now The President and he did it how?

 

Is anyone the least bit concerned that Spicer comes out and blatantly lies on the first day after the inauguration about something so insignificant as the size of the crowd?

 

Do we trust them to tell us the truth in more serious matters?

Do I need to bring out some screen shots of a few BGP posters crystal balls from a few months ago to show your prediction prowess? But The Donald as you like to post a few months back is now The President and he did it how?

 

 

When he makes it 6 months, I'll start all over. It's kind of like being a Reds fan.