Bill and Hillary Clinton are going to attend Donald Trump’s January 17th inauguration in a decision that will put Hillary Clinton on the stage as her bitter rival from the 2016 campaign assumes the office she long sought.
According to a New York magazine report, “well-placed sources” to the Clintons said they decided to do so out of a sense of duty and respect for the American democratic process.”
The Clintons announced their decision after former president, George W. Bush, revealed he will be attending the ceremony with former first lady Laura Bush.
According to former President Bush office statement” 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”.
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 not-too-friendly relationship with Trump. His brother Jeb lost big time 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.
Also, Former president Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, earlier said they planned to attend Trump’s inauguration.
However, former president George H W Bush (aged 92) and his wife, Barbara, do not plan to attend the inauguration due to the former president’s age and health, his office said.
