Inauguration coverage shows deep divisions remain
NEW YORK (AP) — The media brought a reverence for history and ceremony to its coverage of President Donald Trump's inaugural on Friday, yet deep divisions exposed in the campaign that brought him there weren't far from the surface.
With the armchair psychologists reading the expressions on Hillary Clinton's face, several sour reviews of Trump's inaugural address and images of rock-throwing protesters, the air of celebration was muted.
No doubt an incoming administration and supporters who frequently view the media as the enemy were taking notes.
On social media, veteran commentator Keith Olbermann urged fans to boycott television coverage of the inauguration.
Footage of anti-Trump protests filled the television void between the inaugural address and parade, and instantly became part of the divisive political conversation.
"If you want to help Donald Trump have a good start to his presidency, go out on the streets and throw rocks at police officers," said Fox News Channel's Chris Stirewalt, who said the images should solidify Trump's support in middle America.