The 2016 presidential election was intense and surprised many by showing the division plaguing the nation. Donald Trump’s victory was a victory to some and disheartening to others, however, as today marked his inauguration as 44th President of the United States, the focus turned to the laws and policies that Trump will implement during his time in office.
Jaguars at Miami Lakes Educational Center again showed their interest in politics and demonstrated that young people do care about the issues facing the country by using the hashtag #FromThePeople in the days before Trump’s inauguration.
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Students around the school were asked what they wanted Trump to address or consider once he took office.
@cindyrella_a is most concerned about government aid for U.S. citizens and foreign relations. #FromthePeople pic.twitter.com/Qy3p5fUJHo
— Daylin Delgado (@daylindelgado) January 19, 2017
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They shared what they wanted the new President to address during his four year term, discussing topics from healthcare to the racial issues that have received a lot of attention within the past few years.
" I believe one of the most important issues the new President needs to deal with is immigration" #FromThePeople pic.twitter.com/Hld2Rg9dGT
— Laura Romero (@lauraromero1207) January 18, 2017
During lunch on January 18, students took the time to speak about the issues they felt passionate about.
"There's a lot of things. Let's not stop abortion. It should be their choice." #prochoice #fromthepeople pic.twitter.com/nYtIe4nlQG
— Alex (@ReboredoAlex) January 18, 2017
Aida and Sebastian believe racial issues are an important issue currently in the US #fromthepeople pic.twitter.com/5Q2qpbNWWf
— 🌙Veronica (@veroimani) January 18, 2017
On January 19, a day before the President-elect became the next President of the United States, students gathered on Twitter still using #FromThePeople to share their fears, hopes, and expectations regarding the next four years.
Trump should address college tuition affordability.Not enough money=no college education=no career=still… not enough money #FromthePeople https://t.co/HFgH0z4V2O
— Eric☝ (@Ericka_LMiller) January 20, 2017
I'm concerned with how DeVos will reprioritize federal funds into the School Choice & Education Opportunity Act #fromthepeople
— jairo (@okayjairo) January 20, 2017
Former MLEC students also joined in to take the chance to express themselves.
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Use #FromThePeople to share your own thoughts and concerns regarding what Trump should address during his presidency, click here to see what students had to say.
