As part of 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.
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, earlier said they plan to attend Trump's inaugural.
Former
President George H.W. Bush, 92, and his wife, Barbara, do not plan to
attend the inauguration due to the former president's age and health,
his office said.
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