Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump‘s inauguration next week, although former President Barack Obama will be there along with his living predecessors. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration,” the office of the former president and first lady said in a statement.
No explanation was given. Michelle Obama also did not attend the state funeral last week of Jimmy Carter. Her husband did attend, and cameras captured him and Trump sharing laughter at certain moments.
Bill and Hillary Clinton also will attend the swearing in ceremony, as will George and Laura Bush, the Associated Press reported.
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