
The divide in Washington is growing more obvious as key Deep State figures make little effort to respect the peaceful transfer of power. Former Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton will attend President Donald Trump’s swearing-in but are refusing to participate in the traditional inaugural luncheon. This long-standing event, which dates back to 1897, has been a symbol of unity between incoming presidents and their predecessors. Their absence reflects a clear unwillingness to set aside personal grudges for the good of the nation.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) will not attend the inauguration at all. Although she is recovering from hip surgery, Pelosi has appeared at other ceremonial events, revealing that her absence is likely a political statement. Pelosi’s disdain for Trump is no secret, given her leadership in both impeachment efforts and her public tearing of his State of the Union address in 2020.
"The peaceful transfer of power is a sacred foundation of Democracy."
Skipping Trump's inauguration:
– Nancy Pelosi
– Michelle Obama
– AOC
– And ~18 other House Democrats— John LeFevre (@JohnLeFevre) January 16, 2025
Why they hate Trump…
Bush Sr: Globalist = Never Ending Wars
Clinton: Globalist = Never Ending Wars
Bush Jr: Globalist = Never Ending Wars
Obama: Globalist = Never Ending Wars
Trump: America 1st = ENDING WarsNo wonder they are skipping his inauguration.
— C3 (@C_3C_3) January 17, 2025
Former first lady Michelle Obama is also skipping the ceremony, despite former President Barack Obama confirming his attendance. Michelle Obama’s absence follows her decision not to attend former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, further underscoring her apparent disregard for bipartisan traditions.
The politicians here are of little interest to Americans.
They do not look like Happy Campers.Pelosi won’t attend Trump’s inauguration as Clintons, Bush & Obama plan to skip luncheon. pic.twitter.com/XS7iMiqY98
— Blanche Victoria (@tammytabby) January 16, 2025
. Michelle Obama missing the inauguration, just like she skipped out on Carter’s funeral. They say it’s due to scheduling conflicts. A vacation is not a scheduling conflict.
. Kamala Harris refused to let JD Vance into the VP Residence before Inauguration Day. But her and Doug… pic.twitter.com/E7hUwACrLK
— C-Reason🇺🇸 (@CreasonJana) January 15, 2025
The decision by Bush, Obama and Clinton to attend the swearing-in but avoid the luncheon showcases their unwillingness to engage in even basic displays of respect for Trump’s presidency. This stands in stark contrast to 2017 when these same figures attended both the inauguration and the luncheon.
JUST IN: Nancy Pelosi will be skipping Trump’s inauguration.
Not that anyone really cares.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) January 16, 2025
Michelle Obama, skipping the inauguration is completely in keeping with the Democratic way of life. No decency. No honor. No class. pic.twitter.com/MT0Zj1AM0p
— Admone (@Admone7) January 15, 2025
These political elites seem more focused on their own legacies than honoring American traditions. Their behavior underscores how deeply the Washington establishment resents Trump’s disruption of their power.
NOT HUNGRY? Former Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush won't attend Trump's inaugural lunch.https://t.co/hHAJ4Bvx5g
— @amuse (@amuse) January 16, 2025
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has hosted the inaugural luncheon since President William McKinley’s inauguration in 1897.