Ridgefield state Representative John Frey is in Washington, D.C. for the Presidential Inauguration, ending a visit to the capital for a meeting of the Republican National Committee.  Frey also attended one of President George W Bush's inauguration. 

He told the Ridgefield Press that he attended yesterday afternoon's concert, today's swearing in, the parade and will attend the Freedom Ball, one of three official balls this weekend.  Frey said the campaign is over and now Connecticut's all Democratic Congressional delegation put politics aside for the day by attending.

Senator Richard Blumenthal attended this afternoon's Presidential inauguration ceremony.  He released a statement shortly after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.  Blumenthal says the peaceful transition of power today is the hallmark of this country's democracy.  He said that a dedication to such core Constitutional principles commits him to continue to fight for what is right and necessary in the days ahead. 

Blumenthal will attend the Women’s March on Washington tomorrow.