Rep. Capuano, Upset Over A 'Divisive' Trump Transition, Skips Inauguration Ceremony

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January 20, 2017

Bob Oakes

Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano is skipping the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump and instead holding an open house at his Cambridge office Friday.

He joined Morning Edition from his home to discuss his decision.

This segment aired on January 20, 2017.

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