Why Michelle Obama will skip Trump’s inauguration: all the details
18 january 2025 в 11:13
Michelle Obama was noticeably absent from the funeral of the late former President Jimmy Carter on January 9. Now it is expected that she will also miss Donald Trump’s inauguration. But why? As speculation about her absence heats up online, many are wondering if Donald is really the reason Michelle will not attend the event. The former First Lady has not expressed her opinion on these rumors, but a statement from the office of Barack and Michelle Obama states: «Former President Barack Obama has been confirmed to participate in the 60th inaugural ceremony. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not be present at the upcoming inauguration, the office of Barack and Michelle Obama».
Here is all we know about Michelle’s absence at Trump’s inauguration.
Michelle did not explain the reason for her absence at Carter’s funeral in Washington. However, journalist Jeff Zeleny told CNN that the former First Lady had «scheduling conflicts» with the funeral and that she was «still in Hawaii».
In a statement to Politico, Michelle’s representative said: «Mrs. Obama expresses her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family and to all who loved and learned from the remarkable former president».
During Carter’s funeral, Michelle’s husband, Barack, was seen chatting with Donald and even smiling a few times while sitting next to the Republican. It is unclear what they were talking about, but Donald told a group of journalists that, based on the live broadcast, he «didn't understand how friendly their interaction looked».
«They seem like two people who love each other. And, probably, we do», - Donald added.
Michelle has not publicly announced the reason she is skipping Trump’s second inauguration. However, a source told PEOPLE that «her feelings towards the elected president cannot be overstated».
«She is not someone who puts on a pleasant face and pretends for the sake of protocol», - the source told the publication. «Michelle does not do anything because it is expected or protocol or tradition. She served in the public eye and did everything possible for the public good for eight years as First Lady. You will see her when she has a project or reason to promote, but she does not need to be a public figure anymore».
Michelle criticized Donald’s past presidency, his policies, views, and legal actions when she campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in late 2024.
Yes, it is expected that Barack will attend Donald’s inauguration
Here is all we know about Michelle’s absence at Trump’s inauguration.
Michelle did not explain the reason for her absence at Carter’s funeral in Washington. However, journalist Jeff Zeleny told CNN that the former First Lady had «scheduling conflicts» with the funeral and that she was «still in Hawaii».
In a statement to Politico, Michelle’s representative said: «Mrs. Obama expresses her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family and to all who loved and learned from the remarkable former president».
During Carter’s funeral, Michelle’s husband, Barack, was seen chatting with Donald and even smiling a few times while sitting next to the Republican. It is unclear what they were talking about, but Donald told a group of journalists that, based on the live broadcast, he «didn't understand how friendly their interaction looked».
«They seem like two people who love each other. And, probably, we do», - Donald added.
Michelle has not publicly announced the reason she is skipping Trump’s second inauguration. However, a source told PEOPLE that «her feelings towards the elected president cannot be overstated».
«She is not someone who puts on a pleasant face and pretends for the sake of protocol», - the source told the publication. «Michelle does not do anything because it is expected or protocol or tradition. She served in the public eye and did everything possible for the public good for eight years as First Lady. You will see her when she has a project or reason to promote, but she does not need to be a public figure anymore».
Michelle criticized Donald’s past presidency, his policies, views, and legal actions when she campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in late 2024.
Yes, it is expected that Barack will attend Donald’s inauguration
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