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:
Amazingly, only weak Carter was honest. Wrong, but honest.
Gentlemen of character. Carter and Gowdy.
Not one of them is worth a dime.
I’m not surprised at all. Obama can’t stand Trump. The others should be ashamed of themselves.
Shows how crooked our country has been ran …fucking belligerent crooks
Their actions will have LONG lasting repercusions
Even though I have not agreed with President Carter on certain issues…no one can say that he and his wife are not class acts!
I am not surprised all were one world order people Bushs are not what you think
The others have sealed their legacies as traitors.
I have always thought Jimmy Carter is a good person.