Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not be attending Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, citing personal reasons for her absence. Sources close to Mrs. Obama suggest that her decision stems from a deep-seated disagreement with the incoming president's policies and rhetoric. While she fulfilled her official duties at Trump's 2017 inauguration, she reportedly feels no obligation to maintain a public presence now that her time as First Lady has concluded.

These sentiments were echoed by associates who spoke to various media outlets, describing her decision as an act of personal conviction. They emphasized Mrs. Obama's genuine commitment to the values she espoused during her time in the White House and her unwillingness to compromise those beliefs. One individual close to the former First Lady stated that she "meant every word she said on the campaign trail" and is not one to feign pleasantries for the sake of appearances.

This decision comes after Mrs. Obama actively campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and delivered pointed speeches at the Democratic National Convention, where she criticized Trump's policies and rhetoric. While she will be absent from the inauguration, her husband, former President Barack Obama, is expected to attend alongside other former presidents and their spouses.

This image shows Michelle Obama and Donald Trump at a previous event. (Getty Images)

This image captures a moment between the Obamas and Trumps at the 2017 inauguration. (Reuters)

This image depicts former President Obama and President-elect Donald Trump at a recent event. (Getty Images)

This is the second recent event Michelle Obama has missed, having also been absent from former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, reportedly due to a scheduling conflict. Former First Lady Melania Trump recently commented on the transition process, noting the challenges she faced due to limited information provided by the outgoing Obama administration. She expressed greater preparedness for the upcoming transition, having already made arrangements for their move.