Mike Pence ‘Hamilton’ Musical: Vice President Elect Claims He Wasn’t Offended By Speech From Cast
On Friday night, Vice President-elect Mike Pence took his daughter and her cousins to the hit Broadway show ‘Hamilton’ and instead of just being a normal night at the theater, things got political.
For starters, Pence was booed by the crowd on his way to his seat.
Mike Pence booed by audience at Broadway show before Donald Trump takes to Twitter to defend him. pic.twitter.com/zQobAQ90hW
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 19, 2016
Then, at the end of the show, the cast gave a speech directed at Mike Pence and Donald Trump about the concerns of the diverse members of the cast fearing that they will not be protected under the new administration.
The cast of Hamilton asks Mike Pence to uphold American values in curtain call speech https://t.co/4rxa2VQK7P pic.twitter.com/ejaQTUif3C
— The Verge (@verge) November 19, 2016
Many applauded the cast for banding together and speaking from their hearts about the concerns that they all fear under the new administration, but others felt it was unfair to the vice president-elect to put him in that type of position when he was trying to enjoy a night out at the theater with his family. That includes Donald Trump.
Our wonderful future V.P. Mike Pence was harassed last night at the theater by the cast of Hamilton, cameras blazing.This should not happen!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2016
The Theater must always be a safe and special place.The cast of Hamilton was very rude last night to a very good man, Mike Pence. Apologize!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2016
The cast and producers of Hamilton, which I hear is highly overrated, should immediately apologize to Mike Pence for their terrible behavior
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 20, 2016
Despite Trump’s tweets, Pence hadn’t spoken publicly about his feelings on the incident. That changed on Sunday morning when he appeared on FOX News Sunday, according to Entertainment Weekly.
“I did hear what was said from the stage, and I can tell you I wasn’t offended by what was said. I’ll leave to others whether that was the appropriate venue to say it,” Pence said.
Mike Pence says he wasn’t offended by the “Hamilton” cast https://t.co/rEFDcR9Cvc
— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) November 20, 2016
“I do want to say that the basic element, the center of that message is one I want to address. I know this is a very disappointing time for people who did not see their candidate win in this national election. I know this is a very anxious time for some people. I just want to reassure people that what President-elect Donald Trump said on election night, he absolutely meant from the bottom of his heart. He is preparing to be the president of all of the people of the United States of America.”
Mike Pence: I was not offended by the ‘Hamilton’ cast’s message https://t.co/7b4jP1O3N8
— TIME (@TIME) November 20, 2016
“To watch him bringing together of diverse views, bringing together people that differ with him strongly, seeing him talk to leaders around the world,” he continued.
“I just want to reassure every American that in the days ahead, I’m very confident they’re going to see President-elect Donald Trump be a president for all the people. We embrace that principle and we’re going to work hard to make that principle every day that we serve.”
.@mike_pence says no need for apology after ‘ @HamiltonMusical ‘ jeers, lecture | via @foxnewspolitics https://t.co/5xRBIIsQEw
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 20, 2016
It would seem that Pence feels much differently about the message read by Hamilton actor Brandon Victor Dixon than president elect Donald Trump. Kudos to vice president elect Mike Pence for understanding the concerns of minorities and immigrants heading into a new leadership in the White House.
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