Growing number of lawmakers to skip Trump inauguration

By Michael Hernandez

WASHINGTON (AA) - An increasing number of federal lawmakers will skip President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration at the end of the week, with tallies nearing 60 on Tuesday.

In all, 59 lawmakers from the House of Representatives -- all Democrats -- will boycott Trump's swearing-in, according to a list compiled by the Washington Post.

The list swelled over the weekend after Trump took aim at civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis who has discounted Trump's legitimacy due to what he says was Russia's interference in the Nov. 8 polls.

"Congressman John Lewis should spend more time on fixing and helping his district, which is in horrible shape and falling apart (not to mention crime infested) rather than falsely complaining about the election results. All talk, talk, talk - no action or results. Sad!" Trump said in a series of tweets.

Lewis has said that he will not attend the inauguration.