Is it an act of resistance? Michelle Obama cites this reason for not going to Donald Trump's inauguration

Michelle Obama is reportedly shying away from major political events in recent while, and the Presidential inauguration ceremony is going to be the next on her list. Although the reason for the same could be because she is away for some time from Washington DC, many who are close to the former First Lady are claiming that she is not attending the prestigious event so that 'she does not have to pretend'.

Is Michelle Obama going to miss Trump's inauguration ceremony?

Trump emerged victorious in the US elections in 2024 after a thumping victory over Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party candidate whom Kamala Harris had campaigned for quite aggressively. During the Presidential campaign, Michelle Obama had been quite critical of the former US President who was the Republican Party candidate.

However, as soon as Trump won the polls, Michelle Obama avoided the political circles and is also set to miss the inauguration ceremony scheduled for January 20 so that she does not have to hide her true feelings for Trump, suggest reports.

Did Michelle Obama miss President Carter's funeral because of similar reasons?

Sources close to the former First Lady have said that it is not in Michelle Obama's nature to do anything just because it is the protocol or a tradition and she usually does what her heart says. Therefore, she may be missing the event altogether so that she does not have to hide her disdain. Reports suggest that she may have missed President Carter's funeral because of similar reasons.

FAQs:

Is Michelle Obama a former First Lady?
Yes, Michelle Obama is a former First Lady as she is married to Barack Obama, who served as a US President.

When is Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony?
Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony is scheduled for January 20, 2025.