When President-elect Trump takes the oath of office on Friday, civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and a handful of his Democratic colleagues in Congress will be missing in action. Lewis, who also skipped the inauguration of George W. Bush, claims Trump is not a “legitimate” president.

Trump, of course, responded to Lewis on Twitter, calling out the congressman and his failed district. This shocked the Beltway’s sensibilities.

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