I don't know what Pence expected when he went to see Hamilton of all shows. That was a very classy response from the cast.
That #BoycottHamilton is ridiculous, the show is sold out until 2018. Just as stupid as Trump supporters boycotting Starbucks by purchasing coffees in Trump's name. I doubt anyone voting for Trump was going to see Hamilton anyway, but if this means that a few seats free up so I can go, they may continue their useless boycott.
I'm at a loss how this was considered disrespectful. They literally stopped people from boo'ing Pence and presented their concerns in a respectful way. How much more respectful can you get.
Furthermore, Pence is the one offended? How about the 30+ LGBTQ+, POC, women in the cast that had to perform in front of him.
The attention this Hamilton antic is getting is distracting the press and the populace from Donald settling his FRAUD Trump University case, as well as the corruption and ethical violations already running rampant in his administration.
I'm not sure if it was planned that way, but Pence and the reaction he got pushed the Trump University fraud case off the front page.
There was Fraud committed and he settled out of court for $25m after he said he wouldn't.
Then there is the status of the Trump Hotel.
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“Believe me, all the delegations will go [to Trump’s hotel],” said one Middle Eastern diplomat who recently toured the hotel and booked an overseas visitor. The diplomat said many stayed away from the hotel before the election for fear of a “Clinton backlash,” but that now it’s the place to be seen.
In interviews with a dozen diplomats, many of whom declined to be named because they were not authorized to speak about anything related to the next U.S. president, some said spending money at Trump’s hotel is an easy, friendly gesture to the new president.
“Why wouldn’t I stay at his hotel blocks from the White House, so I can tell the new president, ‘I love your new hotel!’ Isn’t it rude to come to his city and say, ‘I am staying at your competitor?’ ” said one Asian diplomat.