Former and future first lady Melania Trump has criticized Barack and Michelle Obama for making her and Donald 's first move into the White House "challenging," accusing the former first couple of "withholding" information that would have smoothed the transition between administrations.

Former first lady Michelle Obama won’t attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though former President Barack Obama will be there, the Obamas' office said in a statement. No reason was given.

While all of the living former presidents will attend Monday’s inauguration, they have declined Donald Trump’s invite to the celebratory luncheon afterward. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, nor George W. Bush will be there — and that might be making the biggest statement of all.

Melania Trump took a swipe at the Obamas over what she claims was a “challenging transition” in 2017. The incoming first lady’s dig follows Michelle Obama ’s decision to miss President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration next week.

On January 20, 2025, Michelle Obama skipped Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, she took to Instagram to honor MLK Day, and encouraged her followers to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "legacy of service."

Former President Barack Obama arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Monday for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony without former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration. She also did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral last week.

Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration,” said a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama that was shared with The Associated Press.

Former first lady Michelle Obama was not among the guests at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration today, her second time in two weeks missing a high-profile gathering of former presidents and first ladies in Washington,