14.1. 19:56•Updated 14.1. 19:58
Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama the president is not going to participate Donald Trump for the inauguration in Washington next Monday.
Obama’s office announced this on Tuesday. No reason was given for the absence, the American TV channel ABC News reported.
Former president Barack Obama has confirmed that he will attend the inauguration.
Since 2009, Michelle Obama has attended the inaugurations of all US presidents, including the inauguration of her husband’s successor, Donald Trump, in 2017.
Last week, Michelle Obama did not attend the former president Jimmy Carter’s for a memorial service in Washington.