Michelle Obama reveals one question she asked before deciding to miss Donald Trump’s inauguration

During an interview on The Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett asked Michelle Obama why she skipped Donald Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, 2025. Unlike her husband, Barack Obama, and other former presidents, she was absent, sparking rumors, including false claims of marital issues. Michelle clarified, “I’ve spent my life checking boxes, doing the right thing, always going high. Now, I’ve earned the right to ask, ‘How do I feel?’” She chose not to disrupt her peace or leave her children for the event, prioritizing her own well-being. Having attended Trump’s 2017 inauguration, she felt she’d done enough to set an example. Her absence followed her decision to miss Jimmy Carter’s funeral, where she would have been seated near Trump.