A screenshot of a 2009 tweet by Chris Hayes regarding the atmosphere in Washington D.C. prior to Obama's inauguration.

A tweet from Chris Hayes dated January 18, 2009, stating: 'Washington has been taken over by a master race of beautiful black people. I wish they'd all stay.'

Chris Hayes ✔ @chrislhayes X.com Washington has been taken over by a master race of beautiful black people. I wish they'd all stay. 9:54 AM · 1/18/09