Michelle Obama to Skip Trump's Inauguration; Former Presidents Confirm Attendance
Michelle Obama will miss the inauguration of Donald Trump, marking her absence from major gatherings of former U.S. leaders, while three former presidents will attend.
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama has confirmed she will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the first time she has missed such an event since 2009. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush are set to attend, along with their wives. Obama’s absence comes after she also missed former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral. While no reason was provided for her decision, Michelle Obama has publicly criticized Trump in the past, highlighting her feelings about his presidency and the lack of diversity during his inauguration in 2017.
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