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Bush, Clinton, and Obama to reportedly skip Trump's inaugural lunch


Published on 2025-01-18 19:00:47 - MSN
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  • Former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama won't take part in President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural luncheon on Monday. A Bush spokesperson confirmed the former president would attend the inauguration earlier on Monday but dismissed the significance of attending the luncheon.

The article from MSN reports that former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama are expected to skip the traditional lunch hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies on January 20, 2025, following Donald Trump's inauguration. This decision marks a significant break from tradition, where past presidents typically attend to show unity and support for the peaceful transition of power. The absence of these former leaders could be interpreted as a sign of the ongoing political divide and their personal or political reservations about Trump's presidency. The article also notes that while the lunch is a customary event, the choice of these former presidents to not attend underscores the contentious nature of Trump's political relationships.

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