Former Vice President Mike Pence is in attendance at Trump’s inauguration, his wife, former second lady Karen, is not. Karen Pence snubbed the Trumps earlier this month at Carter’s funeral, where she ignored Melania Trump’s efforts to shake her hand.
Obama did not want to be there. But she went because it was expected of her, even though it meant being in the presence of the man who tried to delegitimize her husband’s historic nomination and presidency.
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’s absence from Jimmy Carter’s funeral was likely a decision to not engage with Donald Trump. But why did Barack have to get so chummy with him?
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.
A source familiar with the Obamas’ circle told Page Six last week that Michelle would not be attending Monday’s ceremony because she is “no phony.”
For some Black women, the high road led to the nation’s memorial to the civil rights leader.
The men who held the nation’s highest office before President Trump have all remained mum on his taking the presidency on Monday.
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.
Michelle Obama is choosing to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy — and encouraging others to do the same.
“President Jimmy Carter loved our country,” Harris wrote in her post. “He lived his faith, served the people, and left the world better than he found it.” The potential snub of Trump drew immediate backlash on social media.
Melania Trump has criticised Barack and Michelle Obama for making her and Donald‘s first move into the White House “challenging”.