Falling in line with tradition, Bill and Hillary Clinton plan to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration. It’s a decision that will put Hillary Clinton on the inaugural platform as her bitter rival from the 2016 campaign assumes the office she long sought.
The Clintons announced their decision to attend the Jan. 20 inauguration shortly after former President George W. Bush’s office said Tuesday he would attend along with former first lady Laura Bush.
The Bushes are “pleased to be able to witness the peaceful transfer of power — a hallmark of American democracy — and swearing-in of President Trump and Vice President Pence,” Bush’s office said in a statement.
It is traditional for former presidents and their spouses to attend the inauguration.
But the decision to attend was fraught for the Clintons, given Hillary Clinton’s bitter campaign against Trump. The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee has largely avoided public appearances since Trump defeated her in November.
Bush, too, has had a difficult relationship with Trump. His brother Jeb ran against Trump in the GOP primaries. George and Laura Bush let it be known they voted for “none of the above” for president rather than cast a ballot for Trump, but the ex-president did call to congratulate Trump after his victory.
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, earlier said they plan to attend Trump’s inaugural.
Former President George H.W. Bush, 92, and his wife, Barbara, do not plan to attend the inauguration due to the former president’s age and health, his office said.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
THIS HAS BEEN NOT A PEACEFUL TRANSITION OF POWER BY NO MEANS.
a peaceful transition of power means no shooting, idiot
N0 you Ray Watson are totally wrong, it is not about shooting, it is about the EVIL & the DAMAGE that Obama & Hillary Clinton & the Obama administration has done to Donald J.Trump OUR NEW PRESiDENT. it has been a constant fight with lies & threats & riots, also with the media, this has been one of the most evil & hatred elections that I have ever witnessed as a voter for 60 years of voting. Donald Trump has had to fight for everything all the year thru 2016 to 2017 to make America Great Again & Also he is the ONLY Candidate that paid for his own Campaign & owes no one any favors. I am proud to say he will be the best president that America has had for along time.
Its going to get worse, just what have the Clintons planned? And what else is the illegal going to do do. Can congress override the new Marshall law plan?If I cooud afford it I would be out buying more fire power.
Better frisk the Clinton’s for any type of weapon. I don’t trust them as far as I can throw them.
No the Clintons hire their dirty work done.
The inauguration should be a time when all the former presidents lay aside their differences for the sake of national unity. The ceremony will be over soon enough and everyone can return to their position on the issues.
Our nation has a long history of switching between the parties for presidents. This isn’t the first time it has happened. This will not be the last time it happens.
W have never had a crooked illegal passing the baton and creepy criminal as the loser before. Both have proven to be murers and traitors.
The illegal and Holder on fast and furious, innocent dead count is up to 110, Lybia 4 citizns dead at the hands of obama and Hitiary plus Vince foster and several others of Killary staff.
Their “invites” would be better appreciated by the Trump-supporting American. I would love to go.
What better way to riot started by the SOROS paid agitators, than have the “QUEEN” sitting on the stage to incite.!!!
Be careful or they may steal the silver while there!????
The CROOKED clintons are sucking up to Trump now because of their incompetance or she should be put to death as a “TRAITER OF AMERICA.” Good Americans have dyed dirrectly because of hilary”s midnight naps and she had the arregance to say that Trump didn’t have the “staminna to be President. What a jerk she is.
what a shame. I had looked forward to watching the inauguration but I am not sure I can enjoy it if there is a chance I will have to “see” or “hear” her…..guess I’ll keep my finger on the mute button so I can quickly shut her out (as I’ve done for years..)
(I also do the same with the golden-throated Orator Obama, …..wish he would move to Kenya or somewhere…maybe Trump can appoint him to be Ambassador to Lybia or Iraq…or some bad place where there is an Ambassador’s office….that might get attacked.
President Trump I hope your security is deep and tight, you will have two of the biggest crime families in America up there with you, the Bush’s and the Clinton’s. I would hope since you have your own security that you would be bold enough to make it known that if you go down they will go down as well and in so doing save the American people the trouble.
Well said!
very true, well said
Surprise for poor Hillary as she will be The Ugly Duckling or A Thorn Among Roses! Mrs Trump will be a “beauty”. along with Laura Bush. Rosalind will be third runner up and Hillary along with Moselle will tie for fourth place.
We will now have a refined, true lady to represent the USA. Thank God!
Secret Service going to earn their money on this day. The number of CROOKED attending is greater than us deplorable’s. There are 63+million of us. I wouldn’t trust a damn one of them. Should be interesting to watch. I’m certain by now the meds have kicked in and all will be showing lots of teeth. The “peaceful transition of power” can always go wrong. Ask JFK!! ASK Regan! There is scum all over DC. Talk about DRAIN the swamp!!!
I would want t see this on youtube video because.we can see how they would answer their question.