I guess in normal times with a normal president, the president would have been in attendance today

[spanone]

Is it some kind of protocol that he's not there?

[MiniMe]

1. None of the former Presidents were in attendance, other than W

[spanone]

4. true. could be protocol.

veep only

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. It was a Congressional event so probably normal protocol.

McConnell represented the Senate, Ryan was there for the House, and Pence is the president of the Senate.

[spanone]

9. 👍🏼

[Solly Mack]

3. Nothing normal, so expect the weird, crazy, destructive and surreal.

Trump not showing his face is probably for the best. I wouldn't want him around.

[spanone]

6. nor would anyone want him there...that's why it seems peaceful in a weird way

[Solly Mack]

10. Not watching but it's got to be better without him.

[Totally Tunsie]

5. All of the above, plus a tRumpless day is a good day.

[lunatica]

7. They announced they would attend this evening

[spanone]

8. thanks....appreciate it.