Congressman Compares Trump’s Vision to Rosa Parks’ Legacy at Inauguration Luncheon

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A congressman drew parallels between former President Donald Trump‘s vision for America and civil rights icon Rosa Parks during a luncheon following his inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025.

House Majority Leader, addressing attendees in Statuary Hall, highlighted Trump’s statement, “In America, the impossible is what we do best,” as a defining ethos of the nation. “I think that epitomizes the spirit when you think about this room,” he said.

He further invoked Rosa Parks, the civil rights activist who famously refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955. “You look at somebody like Rosa Parks… she did something that many would have said couldn’t be done,” the congressman remarked. “And so the impossible is what we do in America.”

The event, held in the historic Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol, marked the beginning of the new congressional session. The congressman’s remarks underscored a theme of resilience and achievement, drawing connections between historical milestones and contemporary political rhetoric.

Statuary Hall, known for its collection of statues honoring notable Americans, provided a symbolic backdrop for the speech. The congressman’s comparison of Trump’s vision to Parks’ legacy sparked mixed reactions among attendees, reflecting the polarized political climate.