Following Donald Trump's inauguration, former presidents remain silent.

No one publicly wished the new president well after the inauguration.

Following Donald Trump's inauguration, former presidents remain silent.
Following Donald Trump's inauguration, former presidents remain silent.

The former presidents of the United States have not commented on President Trump's inauguration on Monday.

The four living former presidents – Bill Clinton, George Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden – were present at the inauguration ceremony and sat behind Trump as he delivered a politically charged speech about his vision for the country's future.

No public well-wishes were expressed for the incoming president after the swearing-in ceremony, and none of their offices responded to requests for a statement at press time.

Biden spoke to his supporters and staff before leaving Washington, D.C. on a government helicopter.

He informed them that they were leaving the office but not the struggle.

George and Laura Bush and Barack Obama
Former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former President Barack Obama following the inauguration ceremony.

The former first ladies, including Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Jill Biden, were present at the ceremony with their husbands, while Michelle Obama was absent.

According to sources close to Michelle Obama, she had planned to boycott Trump's inauguration due to her strong dislike for the Republican president-elect.

When Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, Hillary Clinton chuckled. Bill Clinton reacted to the speech by saying, "I think you can figure it out for yourself." The Clintons did not attend the inaugural luncheon.

Despite the history of political animosity between the former Democratic president and the returning Republican, Obama and Trump were seen chatting and laughing like old friends at the late President Jimmy Carter’s funeral.

Bill Clinton and George Bush
Former Presidents Clinton and Bush did not put out a public statement about Trump's inauguration.
Trumps and Bidens
The Trumps and the Bidens exchange words on Inauguration Day.

In his speech, Trump criticized Biden without mentioning his name.

Trump stated that his recent election is a mandate to completely and totally reverse the betrayal that has taken place and to restore the people's faith, wealth, democracy, and freedom.

In his follow-up speech to supporters, Trump criticized Biden's last-minute actions as president.

He stated that there would be a lot of activity concerning the J6 hostages.

He continued, "I was going to discuss with you the pardons given to people who were extremely guilty of committing serious crimes, such as those investigated by the UnSelect Committee of political thugs."

Biden granted a preemptive pardon to the members of the January 6th House Select Committee, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley, who were investigating the role of Trump and his followers in the 2021 Capitol riot.

Before departing the White House, Biden proactively safeguarded his siblings and their partners from any legal consequences.

by Morgan Phillips

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