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:
That’s alright we don’t want any of them there anyway as they are all cowards & we’re only self serving anyway!
Great, who wants$#%&!@*establishment members = closet liberals there anyway?
GO TRUMP GO!
You Bushes Clinton you are a disgrace,we didn`t want Obama there
Unfortunate if true. Big if.
Says alot about Carter and the rest. Carter is an honorable man..
CARTER THE ONE WITH GUTS
Goes to show you that it’s not about America, it’s about these self serving idiots and their childish tantrums. America has never been their sole purpose for representing, it’s always been about lining their pockets. Shame on everyone of them!
sick of the whiners
Thats what i say too Eddy
…three are half-dead, one needs to be committed and one is afraid of his daddy and a traitor to his party,..