Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration 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.

George W. Bush's unlikely friendship with the Obamas once again on display on Jan. 9, when the Republican gave Barack Obama a friendly greeting at the state funeral for Jimmy Carter

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision.

The planned absence Monday follows another notable absence last week at the state funeral of former president Jimmy Carter.

George W. Bush gave fellow former president Barack Obama a friendly belly tap at the Jan. 9 funeral of Jimmy Carter, and the internet was obsessed with the viral moment.

The Office of George W. Bush said he and former first lady Laura Bush are attending. Michelle Obama was the only spouse absent from the service last week at Washington National Cathedral ...

The Office of George W. Bush said he and former first lady Laura Bush are attending. Michelle Obama was the only spouse absent from the service last week at Washington National Cathedral ...

Bush said he and former First Lady Laura Bush are attending.Michelle Obama was the only spouse absent from the service last week at Washington National Cathedral, where her husband and Trump were ...

Barack Obama made history when he was sworn in as the first Black president of the United States. Alongside his wife and former First Lady, Michelle, his inauguration signified hope for Black America.

A variety of figures, ranging from former presidents to other world leaders, are expected to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.

Donald Trump will be sworn in for a second term as president Monday—with every living former president, billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Carrie Underwood, the Village People and several foreign leaders getting invitations.

From Eleanor Roosevelt to Jill Biden, first ladies have often made statements through what they wore on Inauguration Day and to the inaugural balls.