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:
Wouldn’t surprise me if Obama doesn’t show up,’
Ok Jimmy
The devil walks amongst us.
No class
$20 million of worthlessness!
Who really gives a good$#%&!@*
I agree. All I can think of, is the night of the first Republican National debate, at the very end when Trump said to Jeb if elected, he would find out who really did bring the building down on 9/11. I knew then 1) Trump was gonna win and 2) the Bush legacy will crumble like Hussein’s did.
I’d love for Trump to expose the truth of 9/11.
WHO CARES? Let the traitorous, treasonous mob of them band together and sulk at a High Class Pity Party. They won’t show up because they’re too busy working to subvert the Trump administration already. Gee, their “New World Order” isn’t working out quite the way they hoped it would. What a shame!
He should start with his own
They r all alike