Michelle Obama posts poignant message as she skips Trump inauguration
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Barack Obama attended Trump’s inauguration while wife Michelle decided to skip the ceremony. Michelle Obama shared a poignant message during the build-up to President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the former first lady decided to stay away from the festivities.
![[Obama joined fellow former president Bill Clinton at Trump’s inauguration]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/20/16/GettyImages-2194360577.jpg)
The 61-year-old posted the quote: “The time is always right to do what is right.” The message was also in support of the non-profit group When We All Vote. “Whether you’re mentoring students at your local school or volunteering for a cause that matters to you, it all helps make a difference. Tell me how you’re giving back today in the comments,” she added.
![[Trump is sworn in as 47th President of the United States]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/20/18/APTOPIX_Trump_Inauguration_81352.jpg)
Some of Obama’s Instagram followers shared messages of support for her decision to miss the inauguration. “We are celebrating him [King Jr] today and not this nonsense in the capital,” one person commented. “The only person we’re acknowledging today, “ another wrote. “Thank you for NOT attending any of the orange festivities,” someone else said, with an emoji of a clown face.
“We understand your absence,” another supporter told Obama. “The hypocrisy that it is okay to not accept the results of an election and treat you and your family with so much vitriol. Trump was abhorrent to you, he was abhorrent to Biden. Gets old trying to be the bigger person when you’re up against a man-child. We support you.”.
“We love you even more for the decision you made on MLK day,” another added. Comments on Obama’s post were largely supportive but a handful said it was “disgraceful” that she was not in attendance today. “Disgraceful that you are not attending the inauguration. This is supposed to be a peaceful transition from one party to another,” one person said.
