President Trump weighed in Sunday on the massive weekend protests against him, and, at first, he didn't seem impressed.

"Watched protests yesterday but was under the impression that we just had an election! Why didn't these people vote?" Trump tweeted. "Celebs hurt cause badly."

A few hours later, Trump struck a more conciliatory note: "Peaceful protests are a hallmark of our democracy. Even if I don't always agree, I recognize the rights of people to express their views."

Millions of people marched Saturday in the United States and across the globe to protest in opposition to Trump's new presidency.

Trump, starting his second full day in the White House, also tweeted about his visit to the CIA on Saturday and the television ratings for his inauguration on Friday.

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Trump speaks at the CIA headquarters in Langley, Va.,
Trump speaks at the CIA headquarters in Langley, Va., on Jan. 21, 2017.  Andrew Harnik, AP
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The Trumps arrive for a National Prayer Service at
The Trumps arrive for a National Prayer Service at the National Cathedral on Jan. 21, 2017.  Andrew Harnik, AP
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The president and first lady thank guests during the
The president and first lady thank guests during the Freedom Ball at the Washington Convention Center on Jan. 20, 2017.  Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
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The Trumps and Pences attend the Freedom Ball on Jan.
The Trumps and Pences attend the Freedom Ball on Jan. 20, 2017.  Kevin Dietsch, Pool/European Pressphoto Agency
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Trump waves as he walks with first lady Melania Trump
Trump waves as he walks with first lady Melania Trump during the inaugural parade on Pennsylvania Avenue.  Evan Vucci, Pool
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Trump is joined by the congressional leadership and
Trump is joined by the congressional leadership and his family as he formally signs his cabinet nominations into law in the President’s Room of the Senate on Jan. 20, 2017.  J. Scott Applewhite, Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
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Trump greets House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.,
Trump greets House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and other congressional leaders as he arrives for his inauguration luncheon at the Capitol on Inauguration Day.  J. Scott Applewhite, Pool
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Trump and Obama arrive for Trump’'s inauguration luncheon
Trump and Obama arrive for Trump’'s inauguration luncheon at the Capitol.  J. Scott Applewhite, Pool
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The Trumps and Obamas stand on the steps of the U.S.
The Trumps and Obamas stand on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2017.  Rob Carr, Getty Images
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Trump is seen speaking on video monitor on the National
Trump is seen speaking on video monitor on the National Mall during his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017.  John Minchillo, AP
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Trump delivers his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 2017,
Trump delivers his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 2017, on the west front of the U.S. Capitol  Porter Binks, USA TODAY
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Trump takes the oath of office on Jan. 20, 2017, as
Trump takes the oath of office on Jan. 20, 2017, as his family looks on.  Jim Bourg, Pool
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