Obama Speechwriter Critical of Trump's Inaugural Address

Former President Obama's speechwriter Jon Favreau openly mocked President Trump's inauguration address.

Favreau sent out two tweets shortly after Trump delivered his address:

That was like a bad liberal parody of a Republican president's inaugural address.

— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) January 20, 2017

Strip away all the fear and outrage: he's a populist who'll be judged on whether he can deliver on populist promises. If not, he fails.

— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) January 20, 2017

In his speech, Trump said: "We are transferring power from Washington, D.C., and giving it back to you, the people. Washington flourished but the people did not share its wealth."

And he added: "The establishment protected itself, but not the citizens of our country. Their victories have not been your victories. Their triumphs have not been your triumphs."

• Transcript of Donald Trump's Inaugural Address
• Trump to Americans: Giving Power 'Back to You, the People'