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Reports Indicate Women’s March On Washington Dwarfs Attendance At Trump Inaugural

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DC’s Metro system reported on Twitter that ridership was 275,000 as of 11 a.m. on Saturday as folks headed to the Women’s March on Washington (more than eight times normal), while only 193,000 riders were counted at the same time on Friday:

Additionally, according to a District of Columbia official, it looks like more than half a million people showed up on the National Mall today for the March. Meanwhile, it’s estimated that only 250,000 attended the inauguration.

While Trump’s camp is apparently blaming the weather, it’s notable that in 2009 the temperature was a balmy 28 degrees.

Meanwhile, Trump’s aides are now apparently setting up blown up photos of the crowds in the White House briefing room in anticipation of some kind of push-back on the crowd sizes:

In addition to the attendance in Washington, it’s estimated that 2.5 million took part in the Women’s March at “sister marches” across the U.S. and around the world:

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Live-Feed: Women’s March On Washington

If you can’t take part in the Women’s March on Washington today, where folks of all stripes will take a stand for the rights of all Americans, you can watch via the live stream below.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather in the nation’s capital for a peaceful gathering to “promote women’s equality and defend other marginalized groups.” Additionally, there are over 600 sister events occurring worldwide as well.

Today’s rally in Washington begins at 10AM and ends at 1:15PM.

The march begins at 1:15.

Look for a several national figures to appear including Gloria Steinem, America Ferrera, Michael Moore, Ashley Judd, Cecile Richards, Janet Mock, Maryum Ali, Melissa Harris-Perry, Scarlett Johansson, Van Jones, and more.