Here, full details. Washington — former first lady michelle obama will not attend the inauguration of president donald trump next week, marking a break with tradition, her office confirmed tuesday. Last week, his wife and ex-first lady michelle obama declared her intentions to skip the event. · a number of high-profile attendees could be seen arriving at president donald trumps inauguration monday, but one notable name was missing: · former first lady michelle obama will not be at president-elect donald trump’s inauguration , her spokesperson explained. · former us president barack obama went solo to donald trump’s inauguration ceremony on monday. But what was behind her choice? · “former president barack obama is confirmed to attend the 60th inaugural ceremonies,” a spokesperson said last week when asked about her plans. · former first lady michelle obama was not among the guests at president-elect donald trumps inauguration today, her second time in two weeks missing a high-profile gathering of former presidents. Former first lady michelle obama. · in her podcast, imo with michelle obama and craig robinson, the former first lady explained why she has decided to step back from certain public events.