Thu Jan 16 16:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Michelle Obama Skips Trump’s Inauguration, Continuing Pattern of Absence
**Washington, D.C.** – Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, her office announced Tuesday. This follows her absence from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral last week, an event attended by all other living former presidents and their spouses. While the statement offered no explanation for Mrs. Obama’s decision to skip the inauguration, it is widely seen as a continuation of her distancing from Mr. Trump.
Mrs. Obama has openly expressed her disapproval of Mr. Trump, citing his past rhetoric, including his false claims about President Obama’s citizenship and his history of racist and sexist statements. Her absence from Mr. Carter’s funeral, attributed to a scheduling conflict, was notable because it would have placed her near Mr. Trump.
Former President Barack Obama will attend the inauguration. The Obamas’ decision breaks with tradition, mirroring Mr. Trump and Melania Trump’s absence from President Biden’s inauguration in 2021. While the Obamas congratulated Mr. Trump after the election, their statement acknowledged profound disagreements with his policies. The former first lady’s actions underscore the continued tension between the Obama and Trump families.
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