Michelle Obama was noticeably absent throughout late former President Jimmy Carter‘s funeral on January 9. Now, she’s anticipated to skip Donald Trump‘s inauguration. But why? As hypothesis over her absence swirls on-line, many are questioning if Donald actually is the explanation why Michelle gained’t go to the occasion. The former First Lady has not publicly commented on these rumors, however an announcement from the Office of Barack Obama and Michelle learn, “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the sixtieth Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama won’t attend the upcoming inauguration, Office of Barack and Michelle Obama.”
Here is all the things we find out about Michelle’s absence from Trump’s inauguration.
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Why Did Michelle Obama Skip Carter’s Funeral?
Michelle didn’t give a motive why she missed Carter’s funeral in Washington D.C. However, journalist Jeff Zeleny instructed CNN that the previous First Lady had “scheduling conflicts” with the funeral and that she was “nonetheless in Hawaii.”
In an announcement to Politico, a spokesperson for Michelle stated, “Mrs. Obama sends her ideas and prayers to the Carter household, and everybody who liked and discovered from the exceptional former President.”
During Carter’s funeral, Michelle’s husband, Barack, was seen chatting with Donald and even smiling a number of instances whereas sitting subsequent to the Republican. It’s unclear what they talked about, however Donald instructed a bunch of reporters that, primarily based on the reside broadcast, he “didn’t notice how pleasant [their interaction] regarded.”
“Boy, they appear like two people who like one another. And we most likely do,” Donald added.
Why Isn’t Michelle Obama Going to Trump’s Inauguration?
Michelle has not publicly given a motive why she is skipping Trump’s second inauguration. However, a supply instructed PEOPLE that there’s “no overstating her emotions about” the president-elect.
“She’s not one to plaster on a nice face and fake for protocol’s sake,” the insider instructed the outlet. “Michelle doesn’t do something as a result of it’s anticipated or it’s protocol or it’s custom. She served within the public eye and did all the general public good that she may for eight years as first girl. You’ll see her when she has a mission or trigger to advertise however she doesn’t really feel the should be a public determine anymore.”
Michelle has criticized Donald’s previous presidency, his insurance policies, views and authorized actions whereas she campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in late 2024.
Is Barack Obama Going to Trump’s Inauguration?
Yes, Barack is anticipated to attend Donald’s inauguration.