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Does Michelle Obama Need an Excuse to Skip Trump’s Big Day?

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The former first lady has not provided a reason for her non-attendance at Donald Trump’s second inauguration.

The Daily Beast Podcast
Grace Harrington 

Breaking News Intern

Michelle Obama speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 26, 2024.
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The Daily Beast Podcast

The Daily Beast Podcast

Grace Harrington

Grace Harrington

Breaking News Intern

grace.harrington@thedailybeast.com

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