President Bush's playful interactions with the Obamas at otherwise solemn events have a history of going viral

Former first ladies Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also plan to attend. Mrs. Obama also did not attend the state funeral last week for President Jimmy Carter. She was in Hawaii and reportedly had a scheduling conflict. Support the investigative reporting and honest news presentation you've come to enjoy from Just the News.

Bush and Bill Clinton will be there. Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will join their husbands for the Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, representatives said.

The former first lady was notably absent from President Jimmy Carter's funeral service, as Barack Obama and Donald Trump were seated next to one another

Former first lady Michelle Obama is the only presidential spouse not present at the former president's funeral on Thursday.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies.

This marks the second time Michelle Obama has skipped a high-profile event featuring the rest of the living former and current presidents, along with the former first ladies.

Inauguration Day will feature a number of high-profile attendees, and there are some notable names on -- and off-- the guest list.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the second time in two weeks that she is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W Bush will be there.

WASHINGTON - Former First Lady Michelle Obama won’t be attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20., her office said. Her office did not provide a reason for why she will skip the inauguration.

Michelle Obama also was not in attendance at a memorial service last week for former President Jimmy Carter, remaining instead in Hawaii. Former President Barack Obama attended the service at the National Cathedral in Washington, sitting next to Trump and engaging in animated conversation with him as the program was getting underway.

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