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:
Well you when you want a new world order it will make us all slaves what do you expect I’m still praying that the bushes show up
A man of honor
Clinton will not be there , he is not allowed to bring a date. The Bush’s are mad that Jebby got his$#%&!@*handed to him and Obama is mad their will not be any Kool-Aid
In bed together! Just saying
Who cares, globalist has beens.
Good no globalist should be invited – Bushes are disgusting, Clinton is a sexual pervert and obama is a, well lets just end it there.
Losers!
Because Carter knows he has been surpassed as the worst president of all time by obamaass
Thank you Mr Carter
Not surprised, Bushes excuse too old, no go, Carter older and has been more sick. Bushes cry babies. Well Obama is a looser.