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Why is Michelle Obama not attending the inauguration? What to know

Headline from NBC Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

A number of high-profile attendees could be seen at President Donald Trump's inauguration, but one notable name was missing: Michelle Obama.

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  1. Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush will be there

    Headline from 12News Phoenix ·

  2. Newest

    Why is Michelle Obama not attending the inauguration? What to know

    Headline from NBC Chicago ·

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Reports & sources

21 articles, oldest first.

  1. RedState

    Michelle Obama Skipping Trump Inauguration - So What? (opens RedState)

    Published

  2. Fox10 Phoenix

    Why isn't Michelle Obama at the inauguration? (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

    Published

    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.

  3. 12News Phoenix

    Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush will be there (opens 12News Phoenix)

    Published

    12News Phoenix's feed description

    It's the second time in two weeks Michelle Obama is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses.

  4. NBC New York

    Michelle Obama to skip Trump's inauguration after missing Carter state funeral (opens NBC New York)

    Published

    NBC New York's feed description

    It is the second time in two weeks that Michelle Obama is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses. Her birthday is Friday.

  5. Breitbart News

    Michelle Obama to Skip Trump Inauguration After Missing Carter Funeral (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    Michelle Obama will skip Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday after she was notably absent from late President Jimmy Carter's funeral.

  6. Black Enterprise

    Michelle Obama Is Not Attending Trump's Inauguration (opens Black Enterprise)

    Published

    Black Enterprise's feed description

    It appears that when people go low, former first lady Michelle Obama is choosing to step aside. She is not attending Trump's inauguration.

  7. PJ Media

    The Petty Reason Michelle Obama Is Skipping Trump’s Inauguration (opens PJ Media)

    Published

  8. Glamour

    Michelle Obama Has a Good Reason to Skip Donald Trump's Inauguration (opens Glamour)

    Published

    Glamour's feed description

    Michelle Obama's reason for skipping Donald Trump's inauguration is simple, according to a source. She doesn't like him.

  9. Fox News

    Michelle Obama skipping Trump inauguration to avoid having to 'pretend for protocol's sake:' reports (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    According to a new report, former first lady Michelle Obama will be skipping Donald Trump's inauguration because she can't hide her personal feelings about him.

  10. News Nation Now

    Where is Michelle Obama as Trump’s inauguration approaches? (opens News Nation Now)

    Published

    News Nation Now's feed description

    The former first lady will skip Donald Trump's swearing-in after also being absent from Jimmy Carter's state funeral.

  11. NBC Chicago

    Why is Michelle Obama not attending the inauguration? What to know (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    A number of high-profile attendees could be seen at President Donald Trump's inauguration, but one notable name was missing: Michelle Obama.

  12. NBC New York

    Why isn't Michelle Obama attending Trump's inauguration? (opens NBC New York)

    Published

    NBC New York's feed description

    Where is Michelle Obama? That's a question many are wondering after she misses another high-profile public event.

  13. FOX 5 DC

    Why is Michelle Obama not at Trump's inauguration? (opens FOX 5 DC)

    Published

    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.

  14. WWL New Orleans

    Why is Michelle Obama skipping Trump's inauguration? (opens WWL New Orleans)

    Published

    WWL New Orleans's feed description

    The inauguration is the second gathering of U.S. presidents and their spouses that Michelle Obama has missed in recent weeks.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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