Home US Moment Michelle Obama ‘checked out’ of DC as Trump’s inauguration looms

Moment Michelle Obama ‘checked out’ of DC as Trump’s inauguration looms

0 comments
Sources close to the 61-year-old told Page Six that after she and husband Barack left the White House in 2017, she

Former first lady Michelle Obama has reportedly ‘checked out’ of life in DC after deciding to snub Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Sources close to the 61-year-old told Page Six that after she and husband Barack left the White House in 2017, she “checked out” of DC politics.

Insiders say it has led to “non-stop talk about Michelle being fed up with the political circus and always pretending that everything is fine with Barack.” The comments come amid swirling rumors that the former first couple’s relationship is on the rocks.

A source who worked with the couple added: ‘They’re not pretending to be in a Camelot relationship. They’re not trying to show that they’re a magical couple.’

Speaking about her decision not to attend Monday’s ceremony, they added: ‘She has always been very conscious about where and how she appears.

‘She reluctantly showed up for the election. They were united, but she doesn’t need to unite around (Trump). Her absence speaks volumes.”

This step gets a lot of DC beeps talking. I’m told she was furious when she saw her husband arguing with Trump at Carter’s funeral,” the source added.

Barack and the president-elect set the internet alight when the two were spotted together chatting and laughing at Jimmy Carter’s memorial service, which she did not attend.

Sources close to the 61-year-old told Page Six that after she and husband Barack left the White House in 2017, she “checked out” of DC politics.

The former first lady has been less publicly involved since the death of her mother, Marian Robinson, in May

The former first lady has been less publicly involved since the death of her mother, Marian Robinson, in May

Her lack of public appearances comes amid wild conspiracy theories that the Obamas are heading for a split.

On Friday, Barack quashed these divorce rumors by posting a powerful tribute to his wife, whom he described as the “love of his life.”

“Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama,” he wrote, alongside a photo of them holding hands as they enjoyed dinner.

‘You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor and grace – and you look good doing it. I am so happy to experience life’s adventures with you. Love you.’

Michelle reportedly missed Carter’s funeral due to a “scheduling conflict” while enjoying an extended vacation in Hawaii.

The former first lady has been less publicly involved since the death of her mother, Marian Robinson, in May.

When she spoke at the Democratic National Convention in August, she noted that her grief almost kept her from taking the stage.

“I still feel her loss so deeply — I wasn’t even sure I would be strong enough to stand before you tonight,” she told the huge crowd at Chicago’s United Center.

On Friday, Barack quashed these divorce rumors by posting a gushing tribute to his wife, whom he described as the

On Friday, Barack quashed these divorce rumors by posting a gushing tribute to his wife, whom he described as the “love of his life.”

The last time she was present in the same room as Trump was in 2018 at former President HW Bush's funeral, seen here

The last time she was present in the same room as Trump was in 2018 at former President HW Bush’s funeral, seen here

Still, she headlined several campaign events for Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris prior to Election Day.

In general, former presidents and first ladies have attended inaugurations — even for the president of the other party — unless they were suffering from health problems.

Trump blew up that modern precedent four years ago by refusing to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his successor, President Joe Biden.

Barack still plans to attend the swearing-in ceremony on Monday, despite his wife’s absence.

The last time she was in the same room as Trump was in 2018 during former President HW Bush’s funeral.

At Bush’s funeral, the Obamas sat between then-President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and former President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton.

Michelle Obama created headlines at that ceremony after she awkwardly shook Trump’s hand and looked away.

Speculations arose that the couple (seen in 2015) were having problems following her absence from her husband's side in recent weeks.

Speculations arose that the couple (seen in 2015) were having problems following her absence from her husband’s side in recent weeks.

Over the years, the couple has spoken openly about their war struggles

Over the years, the couple has spoken openly about their war struggles

Michelle said she would never forgive Trump for promoting the “birther” conspiracy in 2015 that her husband Barack Obama was not born in the United States.

“Donald Trump endangered the safety of my family with his loud and reckless innuendo. And for this I would never forgive him,” she wrote in her book Become.

She accused Trump of being “crazy and small-minded” for focusing on the attacks inspired by “underlying bigotry and xenophobia.”

Over the years, the couple have spoken candidly about their martial struggles, with Michelle previously describing the “resentment” she had at having to pause her career to become a mother while Barack’s continued to thrive.

And tensions only increased during their time in the White House – thanks to the enormous “pressure” that came with “the need to do everything right and be ‘on’ at all times,” and Barack’s focus on his job instead of his family. .

But even at their worst, Barack explained to The Breakfast Club that they never let their arguments get too ugly — and that they always “respected” each other.

And he made it clear that even if they argued, he never considered divorce.

“We were quite good, even when it was difficult, we never lost the basic respect for the other,” he said.

“We never thought that person was a bad person. We’ve never said anything that makes it seem like you don’t respect me at all.

“It was more, ‘I love you, Barack, but this is driving me crazy,’ or, ‘I respect you, but…’ I think that held us back because we never doubted each other’s intentions.”

‘Michelle is a special woman. Even though she drives me crazy sometimes, I never thought there was anyone I’d rather be with.”

You may also like