Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, marking a rare absence from a key ceremonial event. Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, along with their spouses, have confirmed their attendance.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on 20 January, marking her second absence from key gatherings of former U.S. leaders and their spouses in recent weeks. Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton have confirmed their attendance, accompanied by Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.
The Office of Barack and Michelle Obama released a statement confirming President Obama’s participation but provided no explanation for Michelle Obama’s decision to abstain. Her absence follows her non-attendance at the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, where her husband joined Trump, Bush, and Clinton, alongside their spouses, in a display of bipartisan respect.
Michelle Obama has consistently expressed strong opposition to Trump’s political agenda, campaigning against him in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections. In her 2018 memoir, she described her profound disappointment at his election, criticising his “birther” campaign, which questioned Barack Obama’s citizenship. Most recently, she advocated for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris during the 2024 campaign, warning of perceived risks to democratic principles and women’s rights under another Trump presidency.
The presence of three former presidents at the upcoming inauguration underscores the enduring tradition of peaceful transition and respect for the office, even amidst political divisions. Michelle Obama’s absence, however, reflects the deep ideological divide that continues to shape the U.S. political landscape.
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