Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, citing an extended holiday vacation in Hawaii. She also missed President Jimmy Carter’s funeral due to a “scheduling conflict.” Michelle Obama has maintained,
a lower public profile since the passing of her mother in May though she recently campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris.Despite her absence, former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the inauguration. Reports suggest Michelle’s decision was deliberate, as she has always been selective about her public appearances. Her absence is being interpreted as a symbolic statement.