Former first lady Michelle Obama won’t 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.

Melania Trump has criticised Barack and Michelle Obama for making her and Donald‘s first move into the White House “challenging”.

Melania Trump took a swipe at the Obamas over what she claims was a “challenging transition” in 2017. The incoming first lady’s dig follows Michelle Obama ’s decision to miss President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration next week.

While all of the living former presidents will attend Monday’s inauguration, they have declined Donald Trump’s invite to the celebratory luncheon afterward. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, nor George W. Bush will be there — and that might be making the biggest statement of all.

Thousands of MAGA supporters poured into the Capital One Arena as the new Administration took shape in ballrooms across the city.

Barack Obama attended Trump’s inauguration while wife Michelle decided to skip the ceremony A former model, Trump once had her own fashion business and favors designer clothing. The Trump administration has fired U.

Tonight at the Commander in Chief ball in Washington D.C., Donald and Melania Trump shared their first dance after the 2025 inauguration at the Commander in Chief ball.