Michelle Obama Finally Reveals the Real Reason She Skipped Trump’s Inauguration
Michelle Obama has broken her silence about the controversy surrounding her absence from Donald Trump’s inauguration back in January.
When the former first lady didn’t show up to witness the swearing-in of the 78-year-old president, it sparked a whirlwind of speculation. Her no-show at the event fueled rumors—some suggesting political tensions, while others questioned her marriage to former President Barack Obama. Adding to the intrigue, she also missed a planned appearance next to Trump at Jimmy Carter’s funeral, further stoking the fire of public curiosity.
At 61, Michelle Obama revealed that her decision to skip the inauguration—though met with “ridicule and criticism”—had nothing to do with scandal. In a candid moment on her new podcast, which features actress Taraji P. Henson, Michelle explained that her absence was a personal choice rooted in self-care, not political drama.
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Michelle Obama Opens Up About Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Herself
“I’m at a stage in life where I have to define my life on my own terms for the first time,” Michelle Obama shared during a recent episode of her podcast, as reported by Today. “So, what are those terms? And therapy is part of figuring all that out.”
At the time of her absence from the inauguration, the Obamas’ office had issued a brief statement confirming that while former President Barack Obama would attend, Michelle Obama would not be present. The lack of further explanation sparked a wave of speculation, with many wondering if something deeper was at play.
Michelle directly addressed the rumors: “People couldn’t believe I was saying no for any reason other than assuming my marriage was falling apart,” she remarked, as cited by The New York Post.
She reflected on the challenge of putting her own needs first: “It took everything in my power not to do what people thought was right, but to do what was right for me. That was a hard thing for me to do.”
Michelle also shared a valuable lesson she’s now teaching her daughters, Sasha and Malia: “The art of saying no.” She explained, “I want them to start practicing now, because I see in them a desire to please, to excel, and to never take anything for granted. But feeling like they’re enough right now—that’s a practice, a muscle you have to build. If you don’t constantly work on it, it doesn’t develop.”
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Michelle Obama Has Strong Words About Donald Trump
Michelle Obama has not been shy about expressing her opinions on Donald Trump. In fact, she made her feelings clear when she chose to attend his 2020 inauguration.
She’s previously described him with strong language, calling him “a convicted felon, a known slumlord,” and “a predator found liable for sexual abuse,” according to The Independent.