Did Trump ruin Bush’s funeral?
Trump could’ve ruined Bush’s funeral. Bush didn’t let him. By including the current president, the late president preempted his successor’s proclivity for draining the dignity out of solemn occasions. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at the National Cathedral on Dec. 5, for former president George H.W. Bush's funeral.
Where did Melania Trump go to George H Bush's Funeral?
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at the National Cathedral on Dec. 5, for former president George H.W. Bush's funeral. (The Washington Post) Rick Wilson is a co-founder of the Lincoln Project and the author of "Everything Trump Touches Dies: A Republican Strategist Gets Real About the Worst President Ever."
Does Trump drain the dignity out of solemn occasions?
By including the current president, the late president preempted his successor’s proclivity for draining the dignity out of solemn occasions. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at the National Cathedral on Dec. 5, for former president George H.W. Bush's funeral. (The Washington Post)
Why did Trump skip Barbara Bush's funeral?
Recall that Trump skipped former first lady Barbara Bush’s funeral earlier this year to “avoid disruptions due to added security” (read: to avoid a scene) and “out of respect” for the Bushes, with first lady Melania Trump attending solo.
When did Melania Trump attend George Bush's funeral?
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at the National Cathedral on Dec. 5, for former president George H.W. Bush's funeral. (The Washington Post)
Did Trump stay away from McCain's funeral?
A few months later, Trump was relegated to golfing and tweeting, miles away, after being asked to stay away from Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) funeral (read: given the finger), during which Trump was rebuffed by Meghan McCain, who affirmed, “America was always great,” turning the president’s shallow campaign slogan on its head while her father was eulogized by former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Does Bush want to stiff a sitting president?
As Rice University historian Douglas Brinkley told People magazine, Bush “does not want to stiff a sitting president.” Wouldn’t be prudent.
Did Trump say he would not speak at Bush's funeral?
Lacking a snub from which to pivot, Trump did the only thing he could do as a member of the now-five-member living president’s club: He issued an appropriate official statement on Bush’s passing, largely steered clear of the week’s Bush remembrances and showed up for the funeral at which he had no speaking role. Even his scowling abstention from the Apostles' Creed — which all the other presidents recited — couldn’t detract from a solemn ceremony.
Who was the youngest president to die?
George H.W. Bush lived more than twice as long as John F. Kennedy, the youngest president to die. And such icons as Theodore Roosevelt, who died at 60, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who died at 63, or Lyndon B. Johnson, at age 64. Even Richard Nixon, who seemed like quite an old man at his death in 1994, made it only to 81.
Who is the oldest ex president?
Joining Bush, Clinton and Obama among the living ex-presidents in attendance was Jimmy Carter, age 94, who if he lives into April of next year will surpass George H.W. Bush as the oldest ex-president ever. Joining George W. Bush and historian Jon Meacham in the eulogies were former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who will turn 80 in March, ...
Was the Bush family willing to set aside its disdain for Trump?
The Bush family, by contrast, was willing to set aside its disdain for Trump —the taunts of “low-energy” Jeb, the relentless criticism of George W.’s Iraq war.
Why did Donald Trump's arms cross?
His arms were frequently crossed in a defensive and defiant posture as people reminisced about a man of integrity and decency — a man who represented the establishment against which Trump has railed his whole life in a quest for acceptance.
Who predicted that no occupant of the Oval Office was more courageous, more principled and more honorable than George?
Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney confidently predicted that historians in 50 or 100 years would say “that no occupant of the Oval Office was more courageous, more principled and more honorable than George Herbert Walker Bush.”
Did Donald Trump stand in sphinx?
During times in the service when the congregation of mourners spoke aloud in unison, Trump often stood sphinx-like, not participating in the ritual of mourning in a religious setting.
Who said when the tough choices come, it's the country, not me?
As former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.) recalled in his remarks at the funeral, Bush would often say, “When the really tough choices come, it’s the country, not me. It’s not about Democrats or Republicans, it’s for our country that I fought for.”
Did Trump take offense at Bush's comments?
As the distinguished speakers praised Bush, Trump couldn’t have helped but take offense at some of the comments that he might interpret as barbed contrasts between himself and Bush.
How many times did Trump play golf?
He visited golf courses nearly 300 times. Comparatively, Obama played golf just 119 times in his first four years as president. Trump's golf outings were estimated to have cost taxpayers about $146 million.
Where did Laura Bush and her husband play golf?
In this photo, former first lady Laura Bush and her husband stand at AT&T Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images. Trump readily criticized Obama for playing golf during his presidency, particularly in moments of heightened national or international crisis.
Who sat two seats away from Trump?
Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton sat two seats away from President Trump and first lady Melania Trump – in the first gathering of the four since Inauguration Day.
Where is the Bush family going to return to?
The Bush family will accompany the elder Bush’s remains back to Joint Base Andrews, where they will return to Houston via the presidential plane. Trump was reported to back at the White House at 1:25 p.m.
Who slipped out of the Washington National Cathedral?
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump slipped out of the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday after the casket carrying the remains of the late President George H.W. Bush was carried up the aisle of the grand church. Advertisement - story continues below.
Who followed the Bush family?
The first couple, followed by Vice President Mike Pence, followed the Bush family and the casket up the aisle at the conclusion of Bush’s state funeral.
Who was next to Hillary Clinton?
Next to her was former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, and then Bill Clinton with Hillary Clinton beside him.