I was hoping that he would, so I am glad to hear this. If Trump wins, it’s too bad Phyllis won’t be here to see it.
The Bushes by contrast did not attend Jerry Falwell’s funeral in 2007 despite all he had done for them over the years. Instead GWB sent an unknown low-level functionary. Nor did they attend the funeral in 1991 of Lee Atwater: went sailing instead, I believe it was.