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:
I WOULD RATHER SEE NETANYAHU AND PUTIN COME
Donald J. Trump does not need them, not a single one. He never had their support from the beginning, so why would he seek it now?
Traitors!!!! And you all :” SAY “you love & care for your country & government’ thats a joke!! Stand and be men!!! Honer and support the president elect that comes after you, if you truly love & care for your country & government prove it!!! I understand obama, he hates our country & government, anyone thats not islamic he would like to see us dead; he is pure evil in the flesh! Thank you God for saving us from this man, in Jesus name Amen’
He was never my pick but he is doing the right thing
Very Telling., they are ALL Gobalist in favor of One World Order….OMG
good thing! not needed there!
you will ownely see this one time five$#%&!@*holes in a row
5 losers that are all aout the New World Order and that is NOT good for the USA, which means anyone of these$#%&!@*could have and more than likely did sell us out to George Soros!!!!
The rest of them are the facts of evil which makes them extremely stupid
I am doubly disappointed in the bushes even if they don’t like the man he is of their party the should help him help America