Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. It's tradition for former presidents and their families to attend, although it's not mandatory. So, when former President Barack Obama made an appearance with his wife notably missing, people took notice.

Whoopi Goldberg defended Michelle Obama on 'The View' after the former First Lady skipped Donald Trump's inauguration: 'Why does she owe anybody an explanation?'