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.

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

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 President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.“Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies,

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 ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not be in attendance at Trump's inauguration on January 20. She also was noticeably absent at Jimmy Carter's state funeral last week. Fellow former first ladies Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — 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 ...