January 18th 2025.
It has been announced that the three former Presidents, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, will not be attending President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural lunch. This decision goes against tradition, as it is customary for former Presidents to attend such an event.
According to a report from NBC News, both Obama and Clinton were invited to the luncheon, but they have declined the invitation. As for Bush, his office has made it clear that they were not seeking an invitation to the event. Additionally, former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton received an invitation, but a source close to her has revealed that she will not be attending.
Despite the former Presidents and First Ladies, with the exception of Michelle Obama, declining to attend the lunch, they have all agreed to attend Trump's swearing-in ceremony earlier in the day. A statement from the Obamas' office confirmed that Barack Obama will be present at the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies, but Michelle Obama will not be in attendance.
It is worth noting that Michelle Obama also did not attend the funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter. The service was attended by Barack Obama, George W. and Laura Bush, Bill and Hillary Clinton, as well as current President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, and Trump and Melania Trump.
The fact that so many former Presidents have declined to attend the inaugural luncheon is significant, as it has been a tradition since 1987, according to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), which hosts the event. The Trump transition team has not commented on the matter.
It is interesting to note that none of the former Presidents who declined to attend the luncheon supported Trump's candidacy. While Bush did not explicitly endorse him, Obama and Clinton actively campaigned against him in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Representatives for the Bushes and Clintons have announced that they will be attending Trump's inauguration. This news comes as Michelle Obama has also made it clear that she will not be attending the event. This decision has been met with much speculation and discussion.
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