
As President Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term, key Deep State figures are making no effort to hide their frustration. Former Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton will attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony but are deliberately avoiding the traditional inaugural luncheon. This event, held since 1897, is meant to symbolize unity among leaders, yet these political elites are choosing personal resentment over tradition.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is refusing to attend the inauguration entirely. Though recovering from hip surgery, Pelosi has been present at other major political events, suggesting her absence is a political statement. Pelosi has a long history of hostility toward Trump, leading both impeachment efforts and tearing up his State of the Union speech 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 inauguration. Despite former President Barack Obama confirming his attendance, Michelle Obama has opted out. Her absence comes after she skipped former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, further highlighting her unwillingness to engage in 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
Bush, Obama and Clinton’s decision to avoid the luncheon contrasts with their attendance at Trump’s first inauguration in 2017. Back then, they honored the peaceful transfer of power. Now, their absence reflects how deeply personal their opposition to Trump has become.
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
The inaugural luncheon, hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, has historically brought together presidents and lawmakers to celebrate American democracy. Their refusal to attend this event breaks from that long-standing tradition.
NOT HUNGRY? Former Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush won't attend Trump's inaugural lunch.https://t.co/hHAJ4Bvx5g
— @amuse (@amuse) January 16, 2025
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will also skip the luncheon, despite attending Trump’s first inauguration after her 2016 election loss.