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The guest list for the upcoming swearing-in ceremony of 47th President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, has been released, and among the absentees is former First Lady Michelle Obama. This will be the second high-profile event that Mrs. Obama will be missing out on.
Earlier this month, Michelle missed the funeral service of former President Jimmy Carter. According to her staff, she was visiting family in Hawaii and could not make it back at the time of service. This was not expected from Michelle as the date of the funeral service was released a while back, along with invitations.
SECOND SNUB: Former President Barrack Obama will not be accompanied by former first lady Michelle Obama at Trump’s second inauguration, even though all other living former presidents and first ladies are planning to attend. https://t.co/Z83014UZg5 pic.twitter.com/h96XuT2Kag
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 14, 2025
Her missing the former President’s funeral and Barack Obama and Trump getting cozy in her absence made headlines everywhere. The gossip mills ran wild with Barack and Trump becoming friends in the absence of a more straightforward Michelle.
Former President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump shared a friendly conversation while sitting next to each other at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. pic.twitter.com/3tRMaYjEHa
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 9, 2025
With the news that she will not be present at the inauguration ceremony, speculation in Washington has intensified regarding a potential split between the American sweethearts. In response to claims that she wasn't invited to the funeral service, political activist Jack Posobiec took to X to clarify that the former first lady did receive an invitation; however, she chose not to attend as she and Barack are currently living apart.
Rumors are swirling as gossipers speculate that Michelle might be upset about the unexpected camaraderie developing between Barack Obama and Donald Trump. In response, she has chosen to express her discontent by allowing the former president to attend the event solo.
Previously, Michelle shared insights about her relationship with Barack, emphasizing that they experience the same challenges as any couple. During a 2022 conversation with Revolt, Mrs. Obama stated, “Some may perceive me as being petty for saying this, but there were a solid 10 years when I really struggled to tolerate my husband, and that coincided with the time when our children were young.”
She also pointed out that marriage isn't about a strict 50-50 split; rather, it requires a blend of contributions from both partners. She and Barack have experienced both highs and lows, just like any couple navigating the challenges of life, parenting, and busy careers.
However, another angle to the story is that Michelle, a mother of two daughters, is essentially boycotting the event. This is in light of how the incoming Republican party plans to defund Planned Parenthood, aiming to take away the abortion rights of women in the United States.
Many consider the speculation surrounding a potential divorce between the Obamas to be baseless, as the couple appears to be exceptionally harmonious. Both are highly intelligent individuals who hold deep respect for one another and are genuinely impressed by each other's strengths—qualities that many aspire to achieve in their own relationships. Given the depth of their connection and the mutual understanding they share, the likelihood of a divorce seems extremely remote and is certainly not what the world requires at this moment.
