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.

Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration was filled with viral moments, from running out of pens to a controversial speech about America's issues.

Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, marking the second recent event involving former US leaders that she has skipped.

The former first lady had offered no explanation for her decision not to attend next week's swearing-in ceremony.

Obama didn’t say why she’s skipping Trump’s inauguration. But there’s ample evidence that she just has no interest in hiding her feelings.

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Donald Trump’s team is reportedly not breaking a sweat over Michelle Obama’s absence on his incoming Inauguration Day. A source close to President-elect Donald Trump’s MAGA orbit told Page Six that those involved in planning his inaugural festivities are “having a good laugh” about Michelle’s snub and “didn’t expect her to come anyway.