Hereâs Why Michelle Obama Reportedly Wonât Be Attending Trumpâs Inauguration
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A source elaborated on Michelle Obamaâs reasoning for not attending Donald Trumpâs inauguration.
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The news comes after Michelle was absent from Jimmy Carterâs funeral, where her husband Barack was notably photographed sitting next to Trump. Her advisors subsequently told CNN that she is âstill in Hawaii on an extended holiday vacation.â
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Michelleâs office then confirmed yesterday that she wonât be attending the inauguartion on January 20. Itâs not the only time a former First Lady has chosen not to attend in recent years â neither Donald nor Melania Trump attended Joe Bidenâs inauguration in 2020.
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Now, âa source familiar with her thinkingâ told People, âThereâs no overstating her feelings about [Trump]. Sheâs not one to plaster on a pleasant face and pretend for protocolâs sake.â
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The source then mentioned that Michelleâs feelings were further heightened by the felonâs personal attacks on her family and his many bigoted comments against people of color. âShe served in the public eye and did all the public good that she could for eight years as first lady,â the source continued. âYouâll see her when she has a project or cause to promote but she doesnât feel the need to be a public figure anymore.â
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Furthermore, Michelleâs mother Marian died in 2024, meaning that this was the familyâs first holiday season without her. âItâs been an emotional time for [Michelle],â the source added. âThe holidays were always a time for family in Hawaii.â
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