The Real Low Down: Why Michelle Obama Opted Out of Trump's Inauguration

Michelle Obama has candidly discussed her absence from President Donald Trump’s inauguration, revealing personal motivations. On her podcast episode aired on April 23, she expressed that opting out was her way of honoring her own values despite public speculation regarding her marriage to Barack Obama. To avoid attending, she intentionally lacked attire for the occasion. “It was my way to resist doing what others expected,” she noted. Michelle emphasized the importance of teaching young women the art of asserting boundaries, aiming to inspire future generations to find their strength in saying "no."