Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. It's tradition for former presidents and their families to attend, although it's not mandatory. So, when former President Barack Obama made an appearance with his wife notably missing, people took notice.

Michelle Obama has finally revealed the real reason she skipped President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, and it’s every bit as shallow as you’d expect from someone of her caliber. In a recent episode of her podcast she co-hosts with her brother,