Jimmy Carter Is the Only Former President Coming to Trump's Inauguration So Far

[Shrek]

Former President Jimmy Carter is currently the only former president who has agreed to attend Trump’s inauguration, an event which is typically attended by all living former presidents.

President Obama will almost certainly be there. It would be a huge break from precedent for the most recent President to skip the inauguration (although it’s happened before,) and would be at odds with the Obamas’ stated intention to help the incoming administration. Since 1889, the outgoing President has hosted the incoming President on inauguration day.

But the Bushes and the Clintons have been putting off a decision on whether to attend the inauguration of a man who has publicly mocked Jeb Bush and ran a highly personal campaign against opponent Hillary Clinton.

http://time.com/4617405/jimmy-carter-donald-trump-inauguration/

[Emilybemily]

1. That is a disappointment

President Carter should not legitimize that fucking orange turd.

[BigDemVoter]

4. I agree with you 100%

Although I have ENORMOUS respect for President Carter and Mrs. Carter, I sincerely wish he had not agreed to do this.

[gratuitous]

2. Another example

Another example of why Jimmy Carter is a better man than I am.

[Maru Kitteh]

3. Perhaps President Carter may find a reason to duck out, too. I wish he would

abstain from attendance.

[roamer65]

5. Not all should burn bridges.

After all, some one will need to tell Agent Orange it is time to resign, when the time comes.

[GeorgeGist]

7. Like immediately after swearing in.

[unblock]

10. toxic trump is no tricky dick.

he will not go voluntarily.

he won't try for a second term, but he won't resign either.

[milestogo]

6. Carter acts presidential not because of who Trump is

But because of who he is.

[kacekwl]

12. President Carter

[rzemanfl]

8. That tears it. I am not buying another Jimmy Carter CD for as long as I live! n/t

[TheCowsCameHome]

9. Jimmy Carter is always classy.

He is a stand-up guy.

[Runningdawg]

11. A wise man once said

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.