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In reply to the discussion: MSNBC reporting Trump not to attend Bush funeral!! [View all]jrthin
(5,218 posts)35. Bad person, you.
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The Bushes most probably sent a message to the WH to make sure he would not show up
Perseus
Dec 2018
#70
He does what he did at charity events, shows up in the middle, physically positions himself
Eliot Rosewater
Dec 2018
#34
I heard them say that Trump won't be allowed to give a eulogy but they said he's not attending?
octoberlib
Dec 2018
#16
Now that makes more sense. I found it surprising when it was reported he would attend.
Solly Mack
Dec 2018
#19
strange, it was announced that he was--maybe the Bush family decided otherwise.
book_worm
Dec 2018
#21
My guess is that Trump does not want to be ignored by a LOT of very popular dignitaries.
LanternWaste
Dec 2018
#52
There's a reason why in his pre-political days he invited the Clintons to his wedding.
Tommy_Carcetti
Dec 2018
#54
Everyone else is saying he'll be attending the funeral but not giving a eulogy. n/t
pnwmom
Dec 2018
#65
Count on Trump doing something that day to draw attention to himself
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Dec 2018
#66
Maybe it's predicted to be drizzling? Or maybe he doesn't want to see someone who isn't HIM honored.
Honeycombe8
Dec 2018
#67