Margaret Hartmann, an editor at New York Magazine, has publicly expressed her discontent regarding Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration on January 20, 2025, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In a recent editorial piece, Hartmann conveyed her concerns, stating, ‘It’s unfortunate that this occasion of remembrance and reflection is marred by the fact that Trump is taking office on this significant day.’ MLK Day has long been a day of recognition and commemoration for the civil rights leader’s contributions to racial equality and social justice in the United States. The timing of Trump’s swearing-in ceremony is seen by many as juxtaposed against the values that the day represents. Hartmann emphasized that the event ‘should focus on striving for unity and equality, not on the polarizing figure that Trump represents.’ The decision to have the inauguration on this date has sparked widespread discussions on social media, with various commentators and activists urging for a reconsideration of this date.
New York Magazine Editor Expresses Discontent Over Trump’s Inauguration Date on MLK Day
