In a shocking display of pettiness that would make even seasoned Washington swamp creatures blush, Barack Obama's presidential center has reportedly excluded President Donald Trump from its opening ceremony - shattering decades of presidential protocol and proving once again that the left simply can't let go of their Trump Derangement Syndrome.
While previous presidential libraries have traditionally invited all living presidents to their opening ceremonies as a show of respect for the office itself, Obama's team has apparently decided that partisan politics matter more than presidential dignity. This move comes as no surprise to anyone who's watched Obama's relentless attacks on Trump throughout both of his presidencies.
The snub is particularly rich considering Trump is currently serving as the 47th President of the United States, making Obama's decision not just petty, but diplomatically tone-deaf. One has to wonder: is this really the "unity" and "hope" Obama used to preach about?
A Pattern of Disrespect
This latest slight fits perfectly into Obama's pattern of breaking presidential norms when it comes to Trump. Remember how Obama spent Trump's first term undermining him from the shadows, coordinating with deep state actors, and violating the traditional ex-president code of staying out of current politics?
Now, as Trump works to restore America's greatness and undo the damage from the disastrous Biden years, Obama can't even muster the basic decency to follow simple ceremonial protocols.
"This is exactly the kind of small, petty behavior we've come to expect from the political establishment," one GOP strategist told Next News Network. "While President Trump is focused on securing our border and putting America first, Obama is still playing these childish games."
The irony is palpable: Obama's center, which will likely be filled with exhibits about his supposed legacy of bringing people together, kicks off with an act of deliberate division. Perhaps that's actually the perfect metaphor for his presidency after all.
Patriots across America are watching, and they won't forget this latest example of the left's inability to show basic respect for our democratic institutions. The question is: will Obama's petty politics overshadow whatever message his center was supposed to send?