Former and future first lady Melania Trump has criticized Barack and Michelle Obama for making her and Donald 's first move into the White House "challenging," accusing the former first couple of "withholding" information that would have smoothed the transition between administrations.

Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration was filled with viral moments, from running out of pens to a controversial speech about America's issues.

Donald Trump gave Michelle Obama a kiss on the cheek at his inauguration in 2017- and from the look on her face it didn't seem like she was expecting the close contact with Donald.

Obama didn’t say why she’s skipping Trump’s inauguration. But there’s ample evidence that she just has no interest in hiding her feelings.

While all of the living former presidents will attend Monday’s inauguration, they have declined Donald Trump’s invite to the celebratory luncheon afterward. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, nor George W. Bush will be there — and that might be making the biggest statement of all.

Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, marking the second recent event involving former US leaders that she has skipped.

The former first lady had offered no explanation for her decision not to attend next week's swearing-in ceremony.

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