Michael Flatley’s Performance At Trump’s Inauguration Is Causing Mixed Emotions

It was widely reported in the last few months that Donald Trump was having a lot of trouble trying to get guests to perform at his inauguration.

It was then announced the day before the event that Michael Flatley and his troupe would be performing Lord of the Dance.

Here is a video of the performance:

Plenty of people cracked jokes:

Somehow I always knew that Michael Flatley would play a key role in the Apocalypse
— Frankie Boyle (@frankieboyle) January 20, 2017

Saw Michael Flatley trending and thought he was dead. It turned out to be worse that that. #TrumpInauguration
— Mr Hyde-White (@jabbawonger) January 19, 2017

Never thought I'd see Michael Flatley dancing at an orange man's parade.
— Arthur Pewbglount (@Tigzy_J) January 19, 2017

And even Riverdance sought to distance themselves from the spectacle:

Just to clear up any confusion folks - #Riverdance will not be performing at the #Inauguration Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is
— Riverdance (@Riverdance) January 19, 2017

Others were quick to point out that despite being a well-known Irish dancer, Flatley is actually American (he's from Chicago).

Speaking as an Irish woman I would like people to understand Michael Flatley with his fake Irish accent is NOT IRISH. He's American. https://t.co/uq7HR1hLTb
— Aisling Weir☘️ (@WeirAisling) January 21, 2017

One fan even wrote Flatley an open letter before the event, asking him to reconsider:

Dear @MichaelFlatley I have written you a small letter. I hope you reconsider what you may do soon. pic.twitter.com/t9w2W524iq
— Conor Collins (@conartworks) January 19, 2017

Well, at least we don't have to feel shame as a nation...