Barack Obama's tribute to Michelle for her 61st birthday sparked rumors about their marriage. Michelle's absence at Jimmy Carter's funeral and her frequent stays at Martha's Vineyard have fueled speculation.

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.

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.

Kid Rock called out former first lady Michelle Obama for snubbing President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration — just days before the ceremony.

First Lady Obama had last attended a presidential funeral when former President George H.W. Bush was eulogized in Washington, D.C., in December 2018. At that service, also held at the Washington National Cathedral, Michelle Obama notably shook Donald Trump’s hand.

Leaders of American government, including five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's formal state funeral in Washington on Thursday. But where was former first lady Michelle Obama?

The former first lady had offered no explanation for her decision not to attend next week's swearing-in ceremony.

When news broke Michelle Obama wasn’t attending Trump’s inauguration, word spread around the internet faster than gossip after a funeral.

Days before Donald Trump’s inauguration, former US First Lady Michelle Obama has said that she won’t be in attendance. However, her husband, Barack Obama, will join other ex-presidents for the event.

The former first lady will not attend the president-elect’s inauguration and also missed Jimmy Carter’s state funeral in Washington DC earlier this month

The absence of Michelle Obama at the upcoming inauguration and Jimmy Carter's state funeral has raised questions.