By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Former American First Lady Michelle Obama would not 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 for her absence. The former First Lady also skipped the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter earlier this month.
It is tradition for former presidents and their spouses to attend inaugurations, no matter how awkward the election got. (Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton attended Trump’s first inauguration despite a nasty campaign.)
However, Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump didn’t attend President Biden’s big day.