Joe Biden was officially sworn in as 46th President of the United States on Wednesday during a busy inauguration day. He delivered a message to the public during his opening speech and impressed a prominent former Los Angeles Lakers player. Earvin “Magic” Johnson watched Biden’s speech and praised the message.
“President Biden’s message of unity and healing is exactly what we needed,” Johnson wrote on Wednesday afternoon, a series of tweets about the inauguration. “There is a lot to repair and recover for our country, but as he said, we are resistant and strong. I agree, without unity there is no peace and we must have time to listen, listen and understand each other.
“The Biden Harris government will work for ALL Americans and put us first,” he continued. “Democracy has prevailed and, under our new leadership, alliances will be repaired and America can return to being a leader among other nations. We are the United States of America.”
Johnson continued to praise the new administration and Induction Day events. He said in a tweet that “The people spoke. We needed an administration that valued truth, unity and diversity. We are seeing this now. History was made today as the first black, first South Asia and first vice president woman in the history of our country, Kamala Harris took her oath. “
He continued and talked about the impact Harris will have on serving as vice president of the United States. “All young women of color across the country and outside our borders must be inspired, hopeful and confident that their voices are important and that they too can hold leadership positions.” Johnson tweeted.
The NBA Hall of Famer reflected on the inauguration day with several other tweets, explaining that he feels “energized” and “excited” after watching a peaceful transfer of power. He considered the event uplifting and talked about how he was amazed after seeing the country’s diversity on full display. Johnson praised the performances of Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez and highlighted the youngest poet laureate, Amanda Gorman. He also mentioned that several former presidents were present for Induction Day.
Johnson ended his series of tweets by calling people from all over the United States to join him in a big gesture. “We will put all our support on the president [Joe Biden] and vice president [Kamala Harris]! ” he tweeted on Wednesday. Several people promised to join him to show his support.