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:
The only one being Presidential . They all got us in the mess we are in now.Let’s go Donald Trump and let’s all make America Great Again..
Well look what on his right no wonder ….
Didn’t really like Carter that well but I like him now better than the ones being a$#%&!@* Get over it Bushes Jeff would only stink as the president & would be no better thav ovomit!!!
Bush’s are nothing but liars and then we have the liars, sex pedifiles, racist…etc…stay home.
I wouldn’t have even invited them
The others are globalist so.
Who cares if they show or not. The peaceful transfer of power is to show the American people the U.S. Constitution is being observed and followed.
Patty Copeland. What don’t I get. That everyone is willing to jump on his band wagon..he is going have to show me first. The only thing that I see about is that he really does know how to use the media. He reminds me of a kid with his hand in the cookie jar.
The corrupt Clinton and the GOP cowards the Bushes are not respected Anymore. !!!!
Thank you Jimmy Carter