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All five living former presidents came together in a rare appearance Saturday night in College Station, Texas to raise money for relief efforts for the devastating hurricanes that hit Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The "One America Appeal" concert hosted former presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. Country music band Alabama, as well as Sam Moore, Yolanda Adams, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen and Lady Gaga performed for the crowd.
The initiative has raised over $31 million so far, with Gaga announcing she donated $1 million herself at the event.
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View StoryA pre-taped video message from current President Donald Trump played during the fundraiser event in which he thanked his predecessors for their help in supporting relief efforts.
"As we begin to rebuild, some of America's finest public servants are spearheading the One America Appeal. Through this effort, all five living former presidents are playing a tremendous role in helping our fellow citizens recover," Trump said. "To presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, Melania and I want to express our deep gratitude for your tremendous assistance."
Twitter had a field day following the event, with many comparing Trump with the former Presidents club or wishing Gaga was POTUS herself.
It literally took 5 presidents to help clean up one of the messes Trump made
@TheDweck
Nothing but respect for my presidents pic.twitter.com/62s3ULX8Ud
@JarettSays
🇺🇸All living fmr Presidents unite to help Americans🇺🇸
@DrDenaGrayson
Carter👉🏼battling malignant cancer to his brain
Bush👉🏼in a wheelchair
Trump golfs.🙄😡🤢 https://t.co/AspAoWKUgd
Photo taken tonight, of all 6 living Presidents pic.twitter.com/VAWDLUEdIx
@MattDentler
Seeing the former presidents at last night's event was a reminder the office has been held by men of stature and dignity. It will be again.
@BillKristol
5 Presidents raised 32 million for Hurricane relief.
@JodyDelBrocco
The 6th...spent the morning attack tweeting and is now playing golf. #SundayMorning
Why should Trump have to stop golfing🏌 to raise money for hurricane🌀 relief?! Isn't that what the 5 past presidents are for?
@GSarafan
Five former Presidents raised 2 million dollars for hurricane victims...
@tonyposnanski
The current president tweeted about a poll on “FAKE NEWS”.
Sad
All five Presidents got together without you last night. Are you jealous, sweetie?
@PalmerReport
5 former presidents are in Texas right now raising money for hurricane relief while the fake president is bragging on twitter about how great he is. 🙄
@ProudResister
Trump on a Twitter jag about how great he is as the 5 ex Presidents stand on stage to raise money for hurricane victims is peak asshole.
@Rschooley
i remember president gaga's term mostly for her work to grow the economy and stabilize the middle east. pic.twitter.com/4iQnZUiK5L
@owillis
Per the Article VIII of the US Constitution, Lady Gaga is President now pic.twitter.com/xyUUeSgzmc
@jbillinson
Five presidents
@SeussIsLoose_
fundraise tonight;
But one declined
to accept his invite.
To help in relief,
Trump was unavailable;
But as Commander in Chief,
Surely his reason was unassailable?
Alas, it seems,
Our president deems
It a far better feat
To golf and to tweet.#OneAmericaAppeal
Today
@JuddLegum
Carter: Raising $ for hurricane relief
Bush I: Same
Clinton: Same
Bush II: Same
Obama: Same
Trump: Golfhttps://t.co/OxfZ1uMVT3
Gaga's high notes tonight have done more for this country than Trump ever has #OneAmericaAppeal
@LuckyOneMonster
All 5 living former presidents headline #OneAmericaAppeal concert for hurricane relief.
@LaChristie
At the same time, Trump is playing golf. Disgusting
Lady Gaga would make a great President. Just sayin'. pic.twitter.com/PS6PHdlvCI
@alexandergold
Please welcome on stage, President Gaga. pic.twitter.com/wDI6sxG2Hb
@gagamonster96
Wouldn't it be cool if there'd been a huge mistake and GAGA was President? Yes, I know there's been a huge mistake, but I mean a good one. pic.twitter.com/cLBKLzNLnG
@TheAuthorGuy
