Wed Jan 15 16:51:21 UTC 2025: ## Michelle Obama Skips Trump’s Inauguration, Breaking with Tradition
**Washington D.C.** – Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration ceremony on January 20th, her office announced Tuesday. This decision marks a departure from tradition, as former presidents and first ladies typically attend the event. While no official reason was given for her absence, the announcement comes after years of publicly expressed disagreements between Mrs. Obama and Mr. Trump.
Former President Barack Obama, however, will be present at the inauguration. Other former presidents and first ladies are expected to attend, including George and Laura Bush, and Bill and Hillary Clinton. This contrasts with Mr. Trump’s own absence from President Biden’s inauguration in 2021.
Mrs. Obama’s past criticisms of Mr. Trump, including accusations that his rhetoric endangered her family, have been well-documented. Despite these tensions, she did welcome Mr. and Mrs. Trump to the White House for tea in 2017 before his first inauguration. In a 2023 podcast interview, she described the emotional experience of watching the inauguration, noting a lack of diversity on the stage that reflected her concerns about the direction of the country.
The inauguration will feature a full schedule of events, including the swearing-in ceremony, a luncheon, a parade, and inaugural balls, with attendance from former presidents, celebrities, and performers.
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