Trump broke a tradition by skipping Biden's inaugural luncheon in 2021, now Obama, Bush, and the Clintons return the favour

Former Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton will skip the traditional inaugural luncheon for President-elect Trump, though they plan to attend the swearing-in ceremony. Michelle Obama will also be absent. This contrasts with 2017 when the Clintons attended the luncheon. Bush's office said no invitation was received, while Obama and Clinton declined invitations.