Michelle Obama was unapologetic in her decision to skip Donald Trump‘s inauguration, which her husband, Barack Obama, attended.
Her absence was a clear statement of her personal beliefs and her unwillingness to support the new administration.
The former first lady explained to The New York Post, via an insider, that she no longer wants to mask these public appearances.
Melania Trump said something similar about wanting to be honest with her feelings. After Donald Trump won the election, she declined to meet Joe and Jill Biden at the White House.
A source told The New York Post: “She’s never been fake, and she’s never been phony. She’s always been very deliberate about where and how she shows up. She showed up reluctantly for the election. They were united, but she doesn’t have to unify around [Trump]. She doesn’t have to say anything. Her absence speaks volumes.”
Another source told PEOPLE Magazine: “There’s no overstating her feelings about him.”
Michelle Obama’s decision to snub Donald Trump and not be at her spouse’s side opened a floodgate of whispers and chatters in Washington, DC.
Serious and respected media outlets and social media lit up with reports claiming there is more behind Michelle Obama’s seemingly personal and straightforward reason for not attending the most important political event of the year.
According to DC insiders who spoke to The New York Post, Michelle Obama and her spouse, Barack Obama, are no longer on the same page.
Like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, they no longer come as a package.
Michelle Obama feels more aligned with a lowkey and mindful semi-retired lifestyle where she prioritizes her well-being and mental health because she is battling crippling depression and anxiety.
Mrs. Obama must overcome momentous fears about stepping out to deliver one of her historical speeches or to promote her books or television projects.
Barack Obama is still an energetic politician who happily embraces the idea of campaigning for any Democrat. The former president is willing to travel across the country to fundraise for any critical cause.
He accepts the opportunity to appear in ads, conduct interviews, and play his role as a former leader to push his party to the crossing line.
In other words, Barack Obama is a perpetual presidential candidate willing to discuss topics, mingle with voters, and engage with them.
The source, who spoke to The New York Post, claimed that Barack and Michelle Obama’s perspectives on how they should proceed have created a divide.
The insider said that they seem happier and thriving when they are apart. A person, who worked with Barack and Michelle Obama, said: “You cannot tell Michelle what to do — no one can. That’s why she could not be persuaded to stump for Joe Biden during the last election.”
The source added: “They don’t pretend that they have this Camelot relationship. They’re not trying to pretend that they’re this magical couple.”
Another insider confirmed: “Michelle is mostly Martha’s Vineyard, never in DC. She was on the island last summer without Barack and appeared happy and content. That certainly leads to nonstop chatter, where Michelle is fed up with the political circus and pretends everything is OK with Barack all the time. What this will all lead to will be revealed in time.”
In a past interview, Michelle Obama confessed that her marriage had been complicated.
She confessed: “People think I’m being catty — it’s like, there were ten years where I couldn’t stand my husband.”
Mrs. Obama told CBS: “Let me just say this: It sure helps to be out of the White House and have a little more time with her.”
Despite the tumultuous chatter surrounding their parents’ marriage, Malia and Sasha Obama have chosen to respond with grace and resilience, a decision that has been widely praised.
The Obama sisters have chosen not to address the rumbling surrounding their parents. They are determined to advance their lives and careers while respecting their parents’ right to privacy and supporting their personal decisions.
