Washington, D.C. – Tea Party Patriots President and co-founder Jenny Beth Martin released the following statement today as Donald J. Trump took the oath of office as our nation’s 45th President.

“Tea Party Patriots and our network of supporters across the nation congratulate President Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 45th President of the United States. President Trump received tens of millions of votes from Americans of all backgrounds, from all walks of life and every corner of this country, because he presented a vision of our nation that contrasted greatly with the disappointments and failures of the last eight years. Americans elected President Trump because they sincerely believe he is the right leader to ‘Make America Great Again’ and he will do this by putting the interests of our country and its citizens first. We look forward to the opportunity to work with President Trump and the Republican majorities in Congress to repeal Obamacare and replace it with a new system that prioritizes freedom over government control, secure our borders, reduce the size and scope of government while balancing our budget, and enacting an ‘America First’ trade policy. By working together, we can make history and leave behind a country with more freedom and a debt-free future for our children and grandchildren.”

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