https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/03/us/politics/trump-george-bush-capitol.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
An article by Peter Baker published by the New York Times on December 3rd outlines the details of Trump's involvement in the funeral of George H. W. Bush. Trump is set to attend is funeral, but he will not deliver a eulogy. He has been very critical of the Bush family in the past, but since Bush's passing, he has had nothing but praise for him. Eulogies will instead be delivered by his son George W. Bush and two friends. Bush's coffin has been flown to the capital according to protocol in the presidential plane Air Force One. Unlike Senator John McCain who had made explicit requests that Trump not be at his funeral, Bush has avoided his funeral from being a "spectacle" and followed the norm. He will be laid to rest next to Barbara Bush, his wife of 73 years who passed earlier this year. This event is compared in the article to the passing of Nixon, who despite conflicts with Mrs. Clinton, asked President Bill Clinton to deliver a eulogy. Personal relationships between presidents and their successors can definitely be tense, but typically those differences can be put aside due to mutual respect and they can pay their respects for them in their passing.
Emma Burkey: This is a very specific comment, but I love your use of "typically" in your last sentence because it is very appropriate especially after the past year and really since Donald Trump became president. Regardless of personal grievances it is important to honor those who have passed away.
ReplyDeleteI feel like certain things especially dealing with politics is analyzed way more than it should. It is this mans funeral the focuse should be on remembering him not starting uncalled for drama.
ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting. I agree with what you said about personal relationships between presidents and their successors being tense, but the respect still being there.
ReplyDeleteMary kate Madden