Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton wished new president Joe Biden success in his new role with a gripping video that aired Wednesday night.
The former presidents met in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, to record the heartfelt message for Biden. broadcast during the inauguration specialist of the celebration of America.
“Mr. President, I want your success. Your success is our country’s success and God bless you,” Bush said in the video.
“I’m glad you’re there and wish you well,” Clinton said. ‘You spoke to us today, now you will lead us, and we are ready to move with you. Strength. God bless you. ”
“Joe, I’m proud of you,” Obama said of his former vice president. ‘You and Kamala must know that you must root us all here for your success and keep you in our prayers, and we will be available in every way as citizens to help you lead our country forward. We wish you Godspeed. ”
Former President Donald Trump was particularly absent, refusing to attend Biden’s inauguration ceremony.
Instead, he chose to hold a farewell event at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland early Wednesday. Trump and his family last launched Air Force One when they landed in Palm Beach, Florida, his new permanent home.