Posted on 12/04/2018 3:14:25 PM PST by yesthatjallen
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump met privately Tuesday evening with former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush on the eve of funeral services for former President George H.W. Bush.
The president and first lady traveled via motorcade across the street from the White House to the Blair House, which is used to accommodate guests of honor. They appeared to warmly exchange pleasantries with George W. and Laura Bush before the four entered the building without taking questions.
Melania Trump earlier in the day hosted a tour of the White House Christmas decorations for Laura Bush and other members of the Bush family who are in town for services for George H.W. Bush.
The 41st president died on Friday at his home in Houston. He was 94.
Thousands have flocked to the Capitol to pay respects to Bush, whose remains are lying in state there through Wednesday morning. Trump and his wife visited the Capitol on Monday night.
Trump has declared Wednesday a national day of mourning, and a funeral service will be held for Bush at the National Cathedral.
The Trumps, the Bushes, Barack and Michelle Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton and Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are all expected to attend the service on Wednesday.
Trump has avoided controversy in the aftermath of George H.W. Bush's death, despite previously targeting the Bush family for criticism.
He has slammed George W. Bush for making the "worst single mistake" in U.S. history by invading Iraq, mocked his brother former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush repeatedly while on the campaign trail in 2016, and poked fun at George H.W. Bush earlier this year over his use of the phrase "thousand points of light."
Trump did not attend the funeral earlier this year for former first lady Barbara Bush, but George H.W. Bush reportedly made clear he wanted the current president to attend his funeral services.
Trump and the first lady exited about 20 minutes later and returned to the White House.
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As far as “State” funerals go, both the Barbara Bush & John McCain funerals were routine with little notice or attention put forth by millions of Americans. Very few citizens lined the streets or paid tribute to these folks by viewing the caskets in mourning.
The old saying “One reaps, what one Sows” still rings true today. Barbara Bush & John McCain with their hate and envy of POTUS, Donald J. Trump were basically “iced” by the vast numbers of the American Public.
I suspect that Jimmy Carter & George W. Bush will the usual receive dignified, respectful, honored, military “State” funeral, while Bill Clinton will receive a most mundane, uneventful, little attention funeral and response from the American people.
As for Barack Hussein Obama, his departure will receive vigorous, non-stop shout outs from the American media, but the game will be boring and uneventful at best. His entourage will not see large numbers of Jim & Jane Americans pouring out to pay tribute, honor and respect. He will sees the likes of Farrakhan, Sharpton, Waters, Gillum, Abrams, Booker, Harris, Clyburn, etc., in attendance, and little more, at best.
Actually, Both Clinton & Obama have worn out their POTUS welcome with the overwhelming majority of the American people.
Too early for a readout on Trump....we shall see. Trump however has handled the George H.W. Bush funeral with 100% class, dignity & respect for Bush and the entire Bush family.
I urge all Americans to pay heed and honor to Bush and his entire family. George H. W. Bush, simply loved his country, the American people and his fine family. As I said....”one reaps what one sows”!!! That Union Pacific, train entourage from Houston to College Point tomorrow should be one for the history books...watch it proceed!!!
Clinton & Obama love only themselves...so they will both get what they deserve from the vast majority of the American people upon their passing...”SAD”...but, they only have themselves to blame!!! God is good!!!
Judging from the tree in the background I'm thinking the photo wasn't taken yesterday.
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