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.

Michelle Obama addresses why she wasn't at Trump's inauguration amid persistent rumors about the state of she and Barack's relationship.

On a new episode of her podcast, "IMO with Michele Obama and Craig Robinson," Michelle Obama shares why she chose to skip Donald Trump’s second inauguration, calling it “the choice that was right for me.