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:
Good I’m glad
Makes sense since the other four are traitors to this nation and who should be hung for treason!
Got that right. I knew that in my mind it went all the way back to the peanut man. Now I’m sure of it. It’s all about the money for those assholes and same with the movie actors. They place themselves above all others. They care nothing about us and never will. We may be poor and worked our$#%&!@*off just to make it through life just for them to take everything from us in the end.
I have lost all respect for the Bush family.
What a bunch of pathetic past presidents. How dare they act like 2 year olds!!!!! Jimmy Carter has my respect.
Shows their true colors to the mission of the Nrw World Order.
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He is Senile. Just heard “Free Trip to DC” and he thinks he’s on vacation!
they wasn’t invited $#%&!@*ALL OF THEM
Who cares. He, who does not come, does not have to leave.