Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, citing her authenticity and deliberate choice to stay away from the event.
Washington D.C.: So, Michelle Obama is skipping Trump’s inauguration because she’s “no phony.” Sounds like she’s sticking to her guns, right?
While Barack seems to be playing nice with Trump, Michelle is taking a different route. She was even on vacation in Hawaii during a recent event where Barack and Trump were seen together.
The Obamas confirmed that Michelle won’t be at the inauguration. They just said she “will not attend” in a statement. A source close to them mentioned it’s a “deliberate” choice.
Apparently, Michelle has always been genuine about where she shows up. She’s not one to fake it. The source added that her absence really says a lot.
She did show up for the election, but she doesn’t feel the need to unify around Trump. Her absence is her way of making a statement.
Michelle has been vocal about her feelings regarding Trump, especially during the Democratic National Convention. She pointed out how Trump tried to instill fear in people, particularly towards successful Black individuals like her and Barack.
Remember when Trump pushed the birther movement? That was a big deal, and Michelle hasn’t forgotten it. She initially took the high road by attending Trump’s inauguration in 2017, but her views have shifted since then.
While campaigning for Kamala Harris, she criticized Trump’s treatment of women and his overall approach to leadership. She made it clear that normalizing such behavior isn’t right.
Former presidents, including George W. Bush, are expected to attend Trump’s inauguration, but Michelle will be absent. Barack is confirmed to go, along with other former presidents and their spouses.
It seems like the Obamas are keeping their distance from Trump’s presidency, and Michelle’s choice not to attend speaks volumes about her stance.
