Originally, flags were ordered to be at half-staff for 30 days to honor the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip of President-elect Donald Trump, the second time in two weeks that she is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses, but former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will be there.
“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.
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