According to NBC News, the inauguration of Trump’s first term sparked riots in the streets of Washington and sparked protests by millions of people around the world, including what is estimated to be the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. Activity. This year, thousands of people are expected to attend commemorative events and demonstrations against Trump on Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day ahead of Trump's second inauguration, but the crowds are expected to be far smaller. Less than eight years ago, even celebrities were likely to watch from the sidelines, with businesses previously in uneasy alliance with protesters donating to Trump's inaugural committee and sending their CEOs to the inauguration. Fewer Democrats were absent from Trump's inauguration this time than the last time, 60, and they did not call their absence a boycott but for other unrelated reasons. For example, former House Speaker Pelosi said she had just had surgery and needed to recover. (Golden Ten)