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:
by him not taking a salary I really think that justifies him to look at taking the pensions and perks particularly health insurance and Secret Service protection away from them.
so only 1 out of 5 .carter is good and bush senior is old and wants to stay warm at home .other 3 suck but 1 really sucks.
Then that should be the time we the people start making demands.
Agree, that what happens when you underestimate the American We the People, we kick your$#%&!@*out the door!!!!!
What a disgrace to our country. Ex-presidents acting like babies.
Jimmy carter was an awesome president the last good one we had for a while
That’s fine just shows how they have pull the wool over our heads.
Becuz the rest are evil idiots. Jimmy always was a true American, unlike all the others.
He is the only honest man in the group. Bad president but honest man the rest of them are good for nothing.
Besides Ronald Reagan