DC’s metro system keeps trolling Trump for his poor inauguration attendance

German Lopez · Saturday, January 21, 2017, 11:02 am

It keeps pointing out on Twitter how bad attendance was for Trump’s event — and how good it is for the Women’s March on Washington.

Washington, DC’s metro system, WMATA, just keeps throwing shade on President Donald Trump’s poor inauguration attendance.

Here is WMATA’s latest tweet from Saturday — on the Women’s March on Washington, which is, among other things, a stand against Trump’s sexism:

Metro Parking Update: Many end-of-line garages and lots now at/near capacity. Detail ?? #wmata #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/HbRHkDJAsG
— Metro (@wmata) January 21, 2017

By itself, this tweet wouldn’t be too noticeable. It’s just a regular update on parking at metro stations. But it follows a series of tweets WMATA sent out yesterday that made it clear the attendance at Trump’s inauguration ceremonies was not impressive.

Here are the Inauguration Day tweets from Friday:

Parking update: As of 7 a.m., parking is available at all Metro stations with lots/garages. No station more than 40% full. #wmata #inaug2017
— Metro (@wmata) January 20, 2017

As of 8:30, parking available at all stations with lots/garages. All under 50% except E Falls Chrch (65%) & Van Dorn (55%) #wmata #inaug2017
— Metro (@wmata) January 20, 2017

Final Metro parking update: Only stations >60% are E Falls Church (95%) & Van Dorn St (75%). All others <60 br="" inaug2017="" pic.twitter.com="" tssy85ymqo="" wmata="">— Metro (@wmata) January 20, 2017

Metro Ridership: As of 11am, 193k trips taken so far today. (11am 1/20/13 = 317k, 11am 1/20/09 = 513k, 11am 1/20/05 = 197k) #wmata
— Metro (@wmata) January 20, 2017

. CORRECTION: The 317k figure above was from 1/21/13 (Inauguration Day).
— Metro (@wmata) January 20, 2017

There were early signs this would be the case. As of Thursday, fewer than 400 buses had applied for parking permits on Inauguration Day — and 1,200 buses had applied for permits the day after, when the Women’s March will take place.

Meanwhile, Trump promised his inauguration would have an “unbelievable, perhaps record-setting turnout.” Instead, he couldn’t beat the numbers from even President George W. Bush’s second inauguration — and now the protest march that’s geared largely against him is turning out much, much bigger numbers.

Source
http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/1/21/14345486/womens-march-trump-attendance