Summary
Former Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Bush, along with Hillary Clinton, will not attend Trump’s inaugural lunch. Bush did not receive an invitation.
However, all three former presidents and their spouses, except Michelle Obama, will attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony.
The inaugural lunch, a tradition since 1897, typically includes speeches and toasts for the new administration.
None of the living former presidents endorsed Trump’s candidacy, with Obama and Clinton actively campaigning for his opponents.
It makes sense, when you consider their roles in the Conservative Cinematic Universe. Obama and the Clintons are the heels, the side that is meant to lose the pro wrestling match, the one which his audience boos. He wants them there in his moment of triumph so he can (metaphorically, thank god) teabag them to thunderous applause.
Bush is meant to be on his side, though, since Trump is meant to own the loyalty of the entire party. Since Bush did not immediately do so, he is actually worse. At least the Clintons are playing their assigned role. Bush is a traitor to the Party, which means he is a traitor to Trump personally, so Bush needs to be pushed to the margins. (Let’s hope that’s the extent of it.)
You know. I can actually imagine Trump sees the whole thing like a WWE match.
Hell probably finally let loose a zinger to back at the white dinner where Obama made fun of little Donnie.
Not just Trump, most of his voters as well.
I would argue most voters in general
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