Barack Obama, notably, was present at the inauguration — and Michelle clapped back at rumors that she wasn’t at her husband’s side that day due to the state of their romance.

On the brink, on the brim, on the cusp ... “ — Elizabeth Alexander, “Praise Song For the Day,” 2009 Barack Obama Inauguration “There is new ground to be broken, and new action to be taken.

Many were quick to notice Michelle Obama's absence on Inauguration Day, but the former first lady had a message to share on social media as questions over why didn't attend swirl.

Attendees watch the inauguration of President Donald Trump ahead of the 60th presidential inauguration parade at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

See photos of first lady Inauguration Day fashion through the years, including memorable outfits worn by Michelle Obama, Melania Trump, Jill Biden and more.

For Michelle, it appears Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day only, there’s nothing else to acknowledge. Before you go, click here to see Barack & Michelle Obama’s sweetest public appearances! .

Why isn’t Michelle Obama at the Inauguration? She’s not sick or divorcing Barack — she just hates Trump. We don’t know where Michelle was today or during the Carter funeral, but latest ...

On the day of Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration, Michelle Obama is setting her sights elsewhere. Here’s what she’s up to outside of Washington D.C.

Michelle Obama skipped the ceremony but former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton attended Trump's inauguration.

In years where Jan. 20 falls on a Sunday, a private swearing-in ceremony is held that day followed by a public ceremony on Jan. 21 — as was the case with Obama's second inauguration.

Mrs. Obama is an icon, and I'm pretty sure she has better things to do than attend the inauguration of a man who has a long history of being openly racist, openly sexist, and seriously unpatriotic.

In 2021, Trump skipped Biden's inauguration in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Obama and Trump were recently pictured together at the funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter ...