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.
(AP)
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The Hill Billy couple moved to New York, from the White House, only in order to have the former Second Lady run for the Senate. Her campaign promise was NOT to run for the president. She obviously kept her promise many times over, while the brainless electorate kept her on the job.
Now that she bitterly and shockingly lost the election that she promised not to enter in the first place, the shameless witch still cannot go away. Bill is quite upset, as well. Firstly, all his campaigning on Hill’s behalf came to nothing, which he took as a personal affront. Secondly, he was denied living in the White House, where he could always get some midnight McDonnalds’ fare, and get to know the younger members of the staff. Lastly, he just may have to live with this woman under the same roof now, without distractions or long, but welcome, segments of separation.
What a sad story.