Michelle Obama and Melania Trump made headlines in 2017 after their interaction during the 2017 inauguration ceremony. The internet dubbed their interaction as “awkward” at how Michelle reacted when Mrs.

Former and future first lady Melania Trump has criticized Barack and Michelle Obama for making her and Donald 's first move into the White House "challenging," accusing the former first couple of "withholding" information that would have smoothed the transition between administrations.

Former first lady Michelle Obama won’t attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though former President Barack Obama will be there, the Obamas' office said in a statement. No reason was given.

Melania Trump took a swipe at the Obamas over what she claims was a “challenging transition” in 2017. The incoming first lady’s dig follows Michelle Obama ’s decision to miss President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration next week.

While all of the living former presidents will attend Monday’s inauguration, they have declined Donald Trump’s invite to the celebratory luncheon afterward. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, nor George W. Bush will be there — and that might be making the biggest statement of all.

On January 20, 2025, Michelle Obama skipped Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, she took to Instagram to honor MLK Day, and encouraged her followers to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "legacy of service."

Former first lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are among those not attending Trump's inauguration Monday.

Former President Barack Obama arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Monday for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony without former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration. She also did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral last week.

Michelle Obama ’s decision to skip President Donald Trump ’s inauguration isn’t sitting well with Kid Rock, who performed at the Jan. 20 event. Speaking with Fox News’ Jesse Watters on Thursday, the rock musician tore into the former first lady and implied her absence was disrespectful of Trump.