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Why Michelle Obama is Skipping the Inauguration
PLAYING HOOKY
Longtime allies of the former first lady claim her absence from Trump’s swearing-in sends a powerful message.
Lily Mae Lazarus
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Updated
Jan. 15 2025
11:58AM EST
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Published
Jan. 15 2025
11:27AM EST
Reuters
Lily Mae Lazarus
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