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:
they need to step aside and hide their faces anyway….
Who cares if they don’t attend. Jimmy Carter at least is a decent man the others not so much.
There will be enough ‘Trash’ to Clean up after Inauguration, just 4 Fewer Pieces!
Talk about ‘Toxic Waste!’
The others are being jerks! Shame on them!
Jeb hasnt come out of his room since he pissd away 150 million for 2% of the primary vote…not surprising that the Bushes wont be there. Hillary will cut off whats left of Bill’s allowance if he shows up. And Obama’s afraid of pay back for that cheap, petty rant on Trump at the press corp dinner….Ya, who’s laughing now Barry???
Worthless
Disgraceful.
Who gives a$#%&!@*bag of assholes that got nothing done
WHO CARE THATS ENOUGH>WE ONLY NEED TRUMP BE REAL..
And there is a problem with that?