Other than Barack Obama, only four living people know firsthand the rigors of the presidency — and three of them have refused to RSVP to Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The peaceful transfer of power between presidents is one of the most profound and important aspects of American democracy. At the outset of our nation’s history, it was what set us apart from the monarchies of Europe. While other nations have since adopted America’s democratic system, ours remains the gold standard by which all others are judged. No other country has so successfully respected the tradition of free and fair elections and the personal willingness to give up power.
Which makes it all the more disappointing that Jimmy Carter is the only former president willing to commit to Trump’s inauguration. George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush have all received invites but have so far not commented on whether they will attend.
Continue reading on the next page to see why the former presidents are skipping the event:
Smiling globalist, that are the reason America is in this mess.
There will never be another Bush or Clinton or Obama as president ,they are evil self serving people.No class
I would have expected better from GWB.
Who need those arrogant ego bastards ? I bet all them, plunged into hatred and bitterness, will see on T.V. Trumps inauguration Day and how he takes Office.
Carter is the only one who wasn’t bought out by big oil and rich towel heads.
Screw the disrespectful others. Who cares if they don’t show up.
No surprise
It seems ppl forget manners and standing together for what’s right for America.
JIMMY IS THE ONLY ONE WITH ANY CLASS!!
Bill Clinton won’t be able to bring Hillary because Hillary can’t sit without farming all over the place..Cabbage$#%&!@*..