Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, marking the second time she has skipped a gathering of former U.S. leaders in recent weeks. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush will attend the inauguration, along with their spouses Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton. No explanation was given for Michelle Obama's absence.
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“Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration,” said a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama that was shared with The Associated Press. Bill Clinton will attend the swearing-in ceremony, a person familiar with the former president’s schedule confirmed for the AP. Hillary Clinton will also attend, a spokesperson said.Michelle Obama was the only spouse absent from the service last week at Washington National Cathedral, where her husband and Trump were seated next to each other and chatted and laughed like old friends despite the history of political animosity between the Democratic former president and the returning Republican.
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