If he loses reelection, do you think Trump will attend the inauguration?

[oraclebones]

If memory serves me, the Adamses were the only presidents not to attend their successors' inaugurations (John Adams leaving Washington to avoid Jefferson's in 1801, and John Quincy Adams not attending Jackson's in 1829). Trump is, um, not known for magnanimity of spirit. If he were to be defeated in 2020, do you think he'd attend the victor's inauguration?

Of course, the question presupposes he'll still be president until the 2020 election, that he wouldn't have resigned or been removed.

Personally, I have a hard time imagining Trump attending the inauguration of someone who defeated him.

[libertpaulian]

lol, he'd probably be on the warpath claiming illegals and thugs from the South Side of Chicago stole the election for his opponent.

[here2view]

Nothing about his character or personality would make me believe that he would attend. So, no.

[twenty42]

If memory serves me, the Adamses were the only presidents not to attend their successors' inaugurations (John Adams leaving Washington to avoid Jefferson's in 1801, and John Quincy Adams not attending Jackson's in 1829). Trump is, um, not known for magnanimity of spirit. If he were to be defeated in 2020, do you think he'd attend the victor's inauguration?

Of course, the question presupposes he'll still be president until the 2020 election, that he wouldn't have resigned or been removed.

Personally, I have a hard time imagining Trump attending the inauguration of someone who defeated him.

Andrew Johnson didn't attend U.S. Grant's inauguration in 1869.

But yes, I would expect Trump to attend his successor's inauguration, even if he is defeated in 2020. I doubt he would miss the photo-op of boarding the helicopter.

[oraclebones]

If memory serves me, the Adamses were the only presidents not to attend their successors' inaugurations (John Adams leaving Washington to avoid Jefferson's in 1801, and John Quincy Adams not attending Jackson's in 1829). Trump is, um, not known for magnanimity of spirit. If he were to be defeated in 2020, do you think he'd attend the victor's inauguration?

Of course, the question presupposes he'll still be president until the 2020 election, that he wouldn't have resigned or been removed.

Personally, I have a hard time imagining Trump attending the inauguration of someone who defeated him.

Andrew Johnson didn't attend U.S. Grant's inauguration in 1869.

But yes, I would expect Trump to attend his successor's inauguration, even if he is defeated in 2020. I doubt he would miss the photo-op of boarding the helicopter.

Honest question: do you think he'd still care about photo-ops at that point, if he's been voted out of office?

And thanks for pointing out about Andrew Johnson.

[twenty42]

If memory serves me, the Adamses were the only presidents not to attend their successors' inaugurations (John Adams leaving Washington to avoid Jefferson's in 1801, and John Quincy Adams not attending Jackson's in 1829). Trump is, um, not known for magnanimity of spirit. If he were to be defeated in 2020, do you think he'd attend the victor's inauguration?

Of course, the question presupposes he'll still be president until the 2020 election, that he wouldn't have resigned or been removed.

Personally, I have a hard time imagining Trump attending the inauguration of someone who defeated him.

Andrew Johnson didn't attend U.S. Grant's inauguration in 1869.

But yes, I would expect Trump to attend his successor's inauguration, even if he is defeated in 2020. I doubt he would miss the photo-op of boarding the helicopter.

Honest question: do you think he'd still care about photo-ops at that point, if he's been voted out of office?

And thanks for pointing out about Andrew Johnson.

Yes...I'd expect him to make a Nixonian gesture as he boarded the plane.

[|˶˙ᵕ˙ )ﾉﾞ]

who cares...as long as the orange sphincter is gone

[Nyssus]

Nothing about his character or personality would make me believe that he would attend. So, no.

[NewYorkExpress]

I doubt Trump will even allow the 2020 to happen.

By that point, we'll probably be talking about him as President-For-Life.

[Fuzzy Bear Stands With S019 And Israel]

If memory serves me, the Adamses were the only presidents not to attend their successors' inaugurations (John Adams leaving Washington to avoid Jefferson's in 1801, and John Quincy Adams not attending Jackson's in 1829). Trump is, um, not known for magnanimity of spirit. If he were to be defeated in 2020, do you think he'd attend the victor's inauguration?

Of course, the question presupposes he'll still be president until the 2020 election, that he wouldn't have resigned or been removed.

Personally, I have a hard time imagining Trump attending the inauguration of someone who defeated him.

Andrew Johnson didn't attend U.S. Grant's inauguration in 1869.

But yes, I would expect Trump to attend his successor's inauguration, even if he is defeated in 2020. I doubt he would miss the photo-op of boarding the helicopter.

There was no reason Andrew Johnson should have attended Grant's Inauguration.  He was not a good President, but he was bludgeoned, figuratively speaking, by the Radical Republicans in the Congress and by Sec. of War Stanton. 

Andrew Johnson was also an alcoholic, as were his sons, both of whom died young.  His nickname, even as President, was "Andy, the Sot".

[ShamDam]

Perhaps he’ll be fed up and resign between Election Day and inauguration — and then he would not really be obligated to attend in the same way?

[Protect Trans Hoosiers]

No, because he'll be in psychiatric custody.

[RINO Tom]

Nothing about his character or personality would make me believe that he would attend. So, no.

This was my initial thought, but there is probably a lot of attention he could snatch up by being there, too.

[Protect Trans Hoosiers]

Nothing about his character or personality would make me believe that he would attend. So, no.

This was my initial thought, but there is probably a lot of attention he could snatch up by being there, too.

Just as easily accomplished by sitting in studio with Steve Doofus and Sean Hannity.

[Mr. Morden]

I doubt Trump will even allow the 2020 to happen.

He'll blow up the world in 2019, so that 2020 never happens?

[Protect Trans Hoosiers]

I doubt Trump will even allow the 2020 to happen.

He'll blow up the world in 2019, so that 2020 never happens?

I've talked about this scenario before. Trump has a very powerful tool: Fox News. Convincing tens of millions of Americans that "Antifa," or "hackers," "q-anon," or "illegal voters" threaten the legitimacy and safety of the election would not be difficult at all. The false narrative would need to begin in 2019, and they would have to keep pounding the talking points home. From there, there are a number of shenanigans could be carried out by proxy. Alt-right protesters at polling places. False-flag Antifa. Fake news (or real but massively spun) stories about hacked voting machines.

Getting one or two states to postpone voting (or appoint electors by legislative fiat) would be easy at that point. Which would throw everything into chaos. Lawsuits across the nation. Protests. Violence.

It's a stretch, but considering the strident propaganda we've seen from Fox News, the lengths the alt-right will go to, and the ridiculous myths millions of people are willing to believe, it's within the realm of possibility.

[Mr.Bakari-Sellers]

TRUMP, just like Obama had to sit there and take an outparty ascendancy to power, and it will go back to another black prez, Cory Booker. Trump has to, there is television. The only way he won't he's indicted and site a Crt appearence as a way to get out of it,

[ursulahx]

I'd like to think he'd be in prison, but there's little to no chance of that. Being the sore loser he is, I don't think there's any way he'd attend. Does he have to be invited?

[Peanut]

I doubt Trump will even allow the 2020 to happen.

He'll blow up the world in 2019, so that 2020 never happens?

I've talked about this scenario before. Trump has a very powerful tool: Fox News. Convincing tens of millions of Americans that "Antifa," or "hackers," "q-anon," or "illegal voters" threaten the legitimacy and safety of the election would not be difficult at all. The false narrative would need to begin in 2019, and they would have to keep pounding the talking points home. From there, there are a number of shenanigans could be carried out by proxy. Alt-right protesters at polling places. False-flag Antifa. Fake news (or real but massively spun) stories about hacked voting machines.

Getting one or two states to postpone voting (or appoint electors by legislative fiat) would be easy at that point. Which would throw everything into chaos. Lawsuits across the nation. Protests. Violence.

It's a stretch, but considering the strident propaganda we've seen from Fox News, the lengths the alt-right will go to, and the ridiculous myths millions of people are willing to believe, it's within the realm of possibility.

It's really scary how that's even remotely plausible.

[MarkD]

Nothing about his character or personality would make me believe that he would attend. So, no.

I'd like to think he'd be in prison, but there's little to no chance of that. Being the sore loser he is, I don't think there's any way he'd attend. Does he have to be invited?

[tosk]

I doubt Trump will even allow the 2020 to happen.

He'll blow up the world in 2019, so that 2020 never happens?

I've talked about this scenario before. Trump has a very powerful tool: Fox News. Convincing tens of millions of Americans that "Antifa," or "hackers," "q-anon," or "illegal voters" threaten the legitimacy and safety of the election would not be difficult at all. The false narrative would need to begin in 2019, and they would have to keep pounding the talking points home. From there, there are a number of shenanigans could be carried out by proxy. Alt-right protesters at polling places. False-flag Antifa. Fake news (or real but massively spun) stories about hacked voting machines.

Getting one or two states to postpone voting (or appoint electors by legislative fiat) would be easy at that point. Which would throw everything into chaos. Lawsuits across the nation. Protests. Violence.

It's a stretch, but considering the strident propaganda we've seen from Fox News, the lengths the alt-right will go to, and the ridiculous myths millions of people are willing to believe, it's within the realm of possibility.

thats just fearmongering dude. its not remotely within the realm of possibility.

[Protect Trans Hoosiers]

I doubt Trump will even allow the 2020 to happen.

He'll blow up the world in 2019, so that 2020 never happens?

I've talked about this scenario before. Trump has a very powerful tool: Fox News. Convincing tens of millions of Americans that "Antifa," or "hackers," "q-anon," or "illegal voters" threaten the legitimacy and safety of the election would not be difficult at all. The false narrative would need to begin in 2019, and they would have to keep pounding the talking points home. From there, there are a number of shenanigans could be carried out by proxy. Alt-right protesters at polling places. False-flag Antifa. Fake news (or real but massively spun) stories about hacked voting machines.

Getting one or two states to postpone voting (or appoint electors by legislative fiat) would be easy at that point. Which would throw everything into chaos. Lawsuits across the nation. Protests. Violence.

It's a stretch, but considering the strident propaganda we've seen from Fox News, the lengths the alt-right will go to, and the ridiculous myths millions of people are willing to believe, it's within the realm of possibility.

thats just fearmongering dude. its not remotely within the realm of possibility.

Have you watched Fox News lately?

[tosk]

I doubt Trump will even allow the 2020 to happen.

He'll blow up the world in 2019, so that 2020 never happens?

I've talked about this scenario before. Trump has a very powerful tool: Fox News. Convincing tens of millions of Americans that "Antifa," or "hackers," "q-anon," or "illegal voters" threaten the legitimacy and safety of the election would not be difficult at all. The false narrative would need to begin in 2019, and they would have to keep pounding the talking points home. From there, there are a number of shenanigans could be carried out by proxy. Alt-right protesters at polling places. False-flag Antifa. Fake news (or real but massively spun) stories about hacked voting machines.

Getting one or two states to postpone voting (or appoint electors by legislative fiat) would be easy at that point. Which would throw everything into chaos. Lawsuits across the nation. Protests. Violence.

It's a stretch, but considering the strident propaganda we've seen from Fox News, the lengths the alt-right will go to, and the ridiculous myths millions of people are willing to believe, it's within the realm of possibility.

thats just fearmongering dude. its not remotely within the realm of possibility.

Have you watched Fox News lately?

not really, I put on the news after mccain died. regardless though, their not that influencal as to install a DICTATOR in the united states. neither is trump. it's silly to even suggest he'd be able to just stop an election.

[Progressive Pessimist]

No. He is a petty child.

[falling apart like the ashes of American flags]

Fox News is rapidly declining. Their median viewer is in their 70s. Its not the juggernaut it was in the Bush era and hasn't been for awhile.