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:
THEN JIMMY CARTER IS THE ONLY TRUE AMERICAN!
Good President Amen
You are 100% correct,Lynn! Although I did not support many of President Carter’s policies or actions, found many good qualities when researching prior Presidents during election! President Carter actually served in military, loved serving and planned on military career! Unfortunately, his father became ill and he as forced to return home during his father’s illness and after his death to run family business! He was a quit Southern gentleman who wanted a military career!
Speaks volumes to politics and not leadership!!! They do not have respect for democracy if this is true.
Who cares.
New World Order backers!
True southern gentleman.
I say if they don’t show up discontinue their pensions, they are abliged to perform…
yknow what the rest of them are
WHO CARES ABOUT THE OTHER LOSERS!!!!