Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi Skipping Donald Trump’s Inaugural Lunch: Rude or Justified?
As the weather in Washington D.C. is expected to be cold and bitter, a chill is also expected to run through the ranks of politicians attending Donald Trump’s inauguration. Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi have reportedly declined to attend the inaugural lunch, a tradition that dates back to the inauguration of William Henry Harrison in 1841.
Barack Obama and the Clintons are also skipping the lunch, a move that has sparked questions about whether their actions are considered rude and unpatriotic or justified given Trump’s controversial behavior. Trump has been accused of incendiary words, misogyny, and racism, which has led some to question the legitimacy of his presidency.
Trump’s inauguration has been funded in part by tech giants such as Elon Musk and the C.E.O. of TikTok, who are making a pilgrimage to Washington D.C. to show their support for the new president. However, not everyone is looking forward to the event. The day is likely to be marred by memories of the January 6 riot at the Capitol, where rioters were seen smeared with blood and feces.
The cold weather is a regular part of the inaugural tradition, with previous presidents such as William Henry Harrison and John F. Kennedy braving the elements to deliver their inaugural addresses. However, Trump has opted to hold his speech in the Capitol Rotunda due to the “Arctic blast,” leading some to wonder if he is more concerned with crowd size than the comfort of his guests.
As the country prepares for the inauguration, the question remains: are Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi being rude and unpatriotic by skipping the inaugural lunch, or are they justified given Trump’s behavior? Only time will tell.
