Michelle Obama Declines to Attend Donald Trump's Inauguration

The former first lady's decision breaks with tradition as other former presidents and their spouses plan to attend.

Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, marking a departure from her previous attendance at such events since 2009.
Her office did not provide a reason for her absence, though Barack Obama will attend alongside former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and their spouses.
This is the second major political event she has skipped in two weeks, following her absence from former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, citing an extended stay in Hawaii.
Michelle Obama has been an outspoken critic of Trump, citing his rhetoric and policies, and has previously described her emotional struggles during his first inauguration in 2017.
The decision underscores ongoing political tensions, though Barack Obama and Trump were seen engaging in friendly conversation during Carter's funeral last week.