Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Former US First Lady, Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, her office announced on Tuesday without citing any reason.
Now, sources close to the Obamas told PageSix that Michelle’s decision was
intentional. “She’s never been fake, and she’s never been phoney. She’s always
been very deliberate about where and how she shows up." Michelle
reportedly feels no obligation to unify around Trump or show support.
“She showed up reluctantly for the election. They were united, but she
doesn’t have to unify around [Trump]. She doesn’t have to say anything. Her
absence speaks volumes,” they added.
After missing former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, a statement
from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama shared with The
Associated Press, mentioned that Michelle would also be skipping Trump’s
inauguration on January 20, when he will be sworn in as the 47th President of
the United States, without providing any specific explanation.
“Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural
Ceremonies. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming
inauguration,” said a statement.
While former President Barack Obama is expected to attend, Mrs. Obama's
absence follows her previous public criticism of Trump.
At the 2020 Democratic National Convention, she said, “For years, Donald
Trump did everything in his power to try to make people fear us. See, his
limited, narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of
two hardworking, highly successful people who happen to be black.”
Trump promoted the "birther movement," which questioned Barack
Obama's citizenship, for years. Though he eventually acknowledged Obama was
born in the US, he did not apologize.
Meanwhile, other prominent figures like George W. Bush, Bill and Hillary
Clinton, and Joe and Jill Biden are expected to attend Trump’s
inauguration.
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