Former President Barack Obama attended President-elect Trump's inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, but without former First Lady Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama's absence was not surprising, as the couple had previously announced that while Obama would be present, his wife would not. This marks the second time Michelle Obama has skipped a major public event involving a former president, having also missed Jimmy Carter's funeral earlier this month.
Former President Barack Obama arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Monday for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony without former First Lady Michelle Obama. Obama was introduced at the ceremony and walked into the swearing-in ceremony inside the Capitol alone. The ceremony was moved indoors due to the intense cold. Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush arrived alongside their spouses, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Laura Bush.
The Obamas' statement did not provide a reason as to why the former first lady was skipping the event. Michelle Obama also skipped former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral earlier this month. A notable moment at Carter’s funeral came when Obama and Trump, who were seated next to each other, were seen chatting and laughing like old friends despite the history of political animosity between the Democratic former president and the returning Republican.
Trump and former first lady Melania Trump did not attend President Biden's inauguration in 2021. Fox News Digital’s Michael Dorgan and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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