By ATTS 
Michelle Obama’s Absence from Trump’s Inauguration
The recent inauguration of President Donald Trump was attended by several prominent figures, including former presidents Barack Obama, George Bush, and Bill Clinton. However, one notable absence was former First Lady Michelle Obama. This absence has sparked speculation and questions about the reasons behind it.
Previous Functions
Michelle Obama’s presence at previous events related to former presidents has been consistent. She was present at the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter earlier this month, accompanied by former presidents and their spouses. Her absence from Trump’s inauguration therefore stands out as an exception.
Speculation and Reasons
No official explanation has been given for Michelle Obama’s absence, but CNN reported prior to the funeral that she had a scheduling conflict and remained in Hawaii, where she had been on an extended vacation. However, the specific reasons for this scheduling conflict remain undisclosed.
Notable Attendees
Despite Michelle Obama’s absence, numerous other celebrities and notable figures attended Trump’s inauguration, including:
- Elon Musk (Tesla, X)
- Jeff Bezos (Amazon)
- Mark Zuckerberg (Meta)
- Tim Cook (Apple)
- Sundar Pichai (Google)
- Vivek Ramaswamy
- Argentinian President Javier Milei
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng
- Sam Altman (OpenAI)
- Rupert Murdoch (business and media mogul)
- Wayne Gretzky (former NHL player)
- Carrie Underwood (musician)
- Conor McGregor (boxer and MMA fighter)
- Jake and Logan Paul (influencers)
Inauguration Performers
The inauguration also featured a lineup of performers, including country music star Carrie Underwood, who sang ‘America the Beautiful,’ and the Village People, who performed at two inaugural events. Additionally, country singer Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio, both favored by the president-elect, were part of the entertainment.