The legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, have openly criticized former President Donald Trump and his policies, often criticizing him on social media. Hours before his presentation, the celebrated artist retweeted Minnesota representative Ilhan Omar, who had written that “The elections have consequences” and noted the actions Biden had already taken since he was sworn in earlier in the day. Along with the retweet, The legend wrote, “It’s a new day.”
Earlier in the day, he also shared his feelings about being in DC to help celebrate the new president and vice president. “We are very grateful to be part of this moment,” he wrote, also sharing an Instagram photo de Teigen leaning down to kiss him on the cheek in front of the statue of Abraham Lincoln.
The “Celebrate America” show was hosted by Tom Hanks and featured performances by Justin Timberlake with Ant Clemons, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Katy Perry and many more.
See Legend’s performance below: