Divorce Rumors? Michelle Obama’s Absence at Trump’s Inauguration and Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Sparks Speculation
The former President Barack Obama cut a lonely figure as he arrived at Donald Trump's inauguration today.
Last Updated on January 20, 2025 by NewsTurkana
Michelle Obama’s conspicuous absence from two high-profile events—the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter—has fueled rumors and speculation about her personal life.
Social media has been abuzz, with many questioning whether her absence signifies underlying tensions within her marriage to former President Barack Obama.
While some argue that her absence is due to personal or political reasons, others have speculated about deeper marital issues. The Obamas have not addressed the rumors, leaving the public to interpret the situation in their own way.
Former President Barack Obama cut a lonely figure as he arrived at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday ,20th January without his wife, fueling divorce rumours further.
The 44th President of the United States donned a black suit and striped tie, smiling and waving at reporters as he walked into the Capitol on his own.
It was confirmed last week that Michelle would not be attending the president-elect’s swearing-in but her office did not give any further explanation in its brief statement.
However, Michelle’s lack of explanation has sparked even more rumours she and her husband are heading towards divorce.
The former first lady’s choice to skip Trump’s inauguration is said to be because she doesn’t want to “plaster” on a smile for someone she believes is a threat to American democracy.
The decision represents an unusual break from traditional protocol, in which former presidents and their spouses typically attend presidential inaugurations regardless of party affiliations.
This isn’t the first time Michelle has been absent from key events, notably last week she missed Jimmy Carter’s state funeral due to a “scheduling conflict”.
The noticeable absence was spotted by many viewers who took to social media to question the former First Lady’s whereabouts.
Obama’s office confirmed she did not attend the funeral but did not say where she was or why she was absent.
Except for Michelle Obama, all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at the funeral, sitting in the front pews of Washington National Cathedral behind only President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses.
CNN reported before the funeral that the former first lady had a scheduling conflict and remained in Hawaii, where she had been on an “extended vacation.”
