Here’s Why Michelle Obama Skipped Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
All five former presidents were joined by first ladies, except Obama, who was seated next to Trump.
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Today, all five living presidents — Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton — gathered to pay their respects to Carter, who died last week at age 100. They were all joined by first ladies, including Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Melania Trump, and Jill Biden — except Obama, who sat next to Trump (as you’ve likely already seen from the online reactions floating around).
“Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter’s National Funeral Service,” Michelle’s rep Crystal Carson added to People. “Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from the remarkable former president.”
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