Michelle Obama reveals why she skipped Trump inauguration

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Former first lady Michelle Obama is shedding new light on her decision to skip President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, revealing that it was a deeply personal choice made for her own mental and emotional well-being.

In a candid conversation on the latest episode of IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson, which featured actress Taraji P. Henson, Obama discussed the backlash she faced earlier this year for skipping high-profile public events, including Trump’s inauguration and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter.

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