Former first lady Michelle Obama won’t attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though former President Barack Obama will be there, the Obamas' office said in a statement. No reason was given.

President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at Monday’s inauguration, at which Carrie Underwood will also perform “America the Beautiful.” Here’s a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations,

Michelle Obama was the only spouse absent at the funeral service at Washington National Cathedral, where her husband and Trump were seated next to each other and chatted and laughed like old friends despite the history of political animosity between the Democratic former president and the returning Republican.

Michelle Obama shared a poignant message during the build-up to President Donald Trump ’s inauguration as the former first lady decided to stay away from the festivities.

Americans knew that Michelle wasn’t going to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration after her office confirmed her absence. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies.

The live blog for Inauguration Day can be found here. Live coverage begins at 9 a.m. CT in the player above. A number of high-profile attendees could be seen arriving at President Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday,

Former first lady Michelle Obama was not among the guests at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration today, her second time in two weeks missing a high-profile gathering of former presidents and first ladies in Washington,

The former first lady decided not to accompany her husband, former President Barack Obama, to the swearing-in ceremony.

Former President Barack Obama arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Monday for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony without former First Lady Michelle Obama.