Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Three former presidents are not attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration lunch after the Republican is sworn into office on Monday, according to NBC News.Newsweek reached out to Trump’s campaign for comment.Why It MattersThe inaugural luncheon is hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC). Presidents leave the Capitol after the swearing-in ceremony and travel to the White House for a luncheon. The food offered often reflects the new President and Vice President’s home states. The tradition was started in 1897 when the Senate Committee on Arrangements put on a luncheon for President William McKinley and guests at the US Capitol building. The current form of the event started in 1952 for President Dwight D. Eisenhower when his wife and 50 other guests of the JCCIC ate creamed chicken, baked ham and potato puffs in the now-restored Old Senate Chamber.Are Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George Bush Attending Trump’s Inauguration? Former President Barack Obama had received an invitation but has declined to attend the luncheon, according to NBC News.Former President Bill Clinton was also invited and does not plan to attend. Clinton’s wife, former Secretary of State and Trump’s previous opponent Hillary Clinton, also received an invitation. She will not attend either, NBC said.Former President George W. Bush’s office told NBC News that it was not seeing an invitation to the luncheon.
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and George Bush. None will be attending President Trump’s inaugural lunch at the White House, according to reports
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and George Bush. None will be attending President Trump’s inaugural lunch at the White House, according to reports
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All three presidents, however, are expected to be at Trump’s swearing-in ceremony earlier on Monday. Their wives, except for Michelle Obama, will also be in attendance.Democrats Obama and Clinton had actively campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris throughout her election run. Republican Bush, though, did not make an endorsement.Did Donald Trump Attend Joe Biden’s Inauguration?Trump broke a 152-year tradition by skipping President Joe Biden’s inauguration. The departing president typically welcomes the incoming president at the North Portico and they ride down Pennsylvania Avenue together to the inauguration ceremony.Trump had not acknowledged that he lost the election until January 7. He also did not invite Biden to the White House after the election winner was announced in November.Outgoing first lady Melania Trump also did not invite First Lady Jill Biden to tea and a tour of the family quarters.Why Won’t Michelle Obama Attend The Inauguration?Michelle Obama is now expected to skip Trump’s inauguration on Monday, and no reason has yet been provided for her absence. Page Six reported that Michelle’s decision was “deliberate.””She’s never been fake and she’s never been phony. She’s always been very deliberate about where and how she shows up,” the outlet’s source said. “She showed up reluctantly for the election. They were united, but she doesn’t have to unify around [Trump]. She doesn’t have to say anything. Her absence speaks volumes.”Michelle had attended Trump’s 2017 inauguration.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. The President-elect had to move his inauguration indoors.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. The President-elect had to move his inauguration indoors.
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How To Watch Inauguration Ceremony 2025Inauguration Day proceedings will air live on ABC, CBS, CNN, CSPAN, NBC, Fox News and PBS.Trump announced on Friday that the inauguration ceremony will be held indoors due to severe weather conditions.
