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:
The “class less” ex presidents! Screw ‘ em!
That means he is a man. I am sure he knows why the Democratic party lost and he is not a sore loser!
A bunch of cowards!
You people should be ashamed of your selves
Apparently they don’t want to go to the inauguration because Trump is not one of the good old boys club. Carter has enough Integrity to do the right thing
The only man of grace
I’m so dissapointed with the Bush family’s. Thank you Pres. Carter for showing some class.
The good old boys club are afraid of trump
Dont turn your back on carter
They are showing that they are sore losers and have no class. Glad Jimmy is coming.