In Washington DC, it has been announced that former US First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. This decision was confirmed by her office, although no specific reason was provided. Former President Barack Obama will attend the event, maintaining the tradition of former presidents attending such ceremonies.
Other notable attendees include former US President George Bush and his wife, Laura Bush, as well as former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton. Michelle Obama's absence marks a break from the usual tradition where former first ladies also attend.
Recently, Michelle Obama did not attend the memorial service for former US President Jimmy Carter, although Barack Obama was present and engaged in conversation with Donald Trump. Michelle Obama has previously expressed her concerns about Trump's rhetoric, which she believes endangered her family's safety.
Despite her personal feelings, Michelle Obama had welcomed Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House in 2017. In a 2023 podcast, she reflected on her emotions during Trump's inauguration, noting the lack of diversity she perceived on stage.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump did not attend Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021. On January 20, Trump and US President-elect JD Vance will participate in the swearing-in ceremony, followed by various celebratory events.
Michelle Obama is the wife of Barack Obama, who was the President of the United States before Donald Trump. She was the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017.
An inauguration is a ceremony where a new president officially starts their job. Donald Trump became the President of the United States in January 2017.
First Ladies are the wives of the Presidents of the United States. They often have important roles in social and political events.
Barack Obama was the President of the United States from 2009 to 2017, before Donald Trump. He is known for being the first African American president.
George Bush was the President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Laura Bush is his wife and was the First Lady during his presidency.
Bill Clinton was the President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Hillary Clinton is his wife and was the First Lady during his presidency. She also ran for president in 2016.
Rhetoric refers to the way someone speaks or writes, especially to persuade or influence people. Michelle Obama criticized Donald Trump's way of speaking.
Melania Trump is the wife of Donald Trump. She was the First Lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Joe Biden became the President of the United States in January 2021. His inauguration was the ceremony where he officially started his job as president.
JD Vance is an American author and politician. He is known for his book 'Hillbilly Elegy' and is involved in politics in the United States.
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