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.

Former President Barack Obama was spotted at the inauguration of Donald Trump. See pictures of the former president here.

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,

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.

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

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.

President-elect Donald Trump is all set to take on his second term on January 20th. As his second inauguration approaches, a clip from his 2017 inauguration has resurfaced online. The clip shows an uncomfortable exchange between former First Lady Michelle Obama and the soon-to-be President.

Amid rumours of former US president Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama's separation, the 44th president of the United States was seen walking into the inauguration ceremony for Donald Trump alone.Speculation surrounding the couple's split and possible divorce intensified after it was confirmed that the former first lady will not attend Trump's inauguration.

This is not the first time Michelle Obama has skipped an official event, supposed to attend with their husband. Earlier, she skipped former US president Jimmy Carter’s funeral this month.

Barack Obama arrived without his wife Michelle to Donald Trump’s inauguration, after it was announced that the former first lady would be skipping out on the swearing-in ceremony. Obama, dressed in a suit and striped tie,