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:
F $€K them!!!
Trump will do good!!!
Shameful behavior, showing how these people really are!
Who want them there taking up space.
This is f**e news.
All are part of the swamp, the system, the establishment, big oil, criminals,etc. wouldn’t want them there!
The rest of them don’t want to get arrested for treason or crimes against humanity!
Quite honest the rest would stink the place up bush started the mess with his false war Clinton gave the country away
Looser row
Why would the American people want them near Trump Inauguation!! America wants EVERYONE that has done dirt to America behind Bars! America don’t care who they are!! We want Justice!!!!
Now that Carter is no longer the worst president in modern history he feels he should attend. Go Jimmy