Alright, let’s talk about Michelle Obama. The woman is classy, brilliant, and, honestly, someone who knows exactly when to pull a disappearing act. Recently, she skipped out on two major events: Donald Trump’s second inauguration (big shocker) and Jimmy Carter’s funeral. And, as expected, people have been losing their minds trying to figure out why. Some say it’s a marriage thing, like she and Barack are on the rocks. Others—those of us with functioning logic—think, “Maybe she just didn’t want to sit next to that guy.”
Let’s break it down. Michelle’s been pretty vocal about her feelings toward Trump. Spoiler alert: She’s not a fan. So when Trump wins a second term (yeah, still trying to process that nightmare), she’s probably thinking, “Fake smiling through one inauguration was bad enough; I’m not about to waste another set of Spanx on this nonsense.” And honestly? Respect.
But let’s get to the Carter funeral, where things really get interesting. Her seat, by protocol, would have been right next to—you guessed it—Donald Trump. Imagine that setup. It’s like seating your ex-husband next to the lawyer who got you everything in the divorce. Awkward. So instead of enduring that special circle of hell, Michelle stayed in Hawaii. Yep, sipping mai tais and skipping the ultimate game of “Who’s the Least Comfortable in This Pew.”
And, of course, the critics chimed in. Kid Rock called her “angry.” First of all, who let Kid Rock into this conversation? Secondly, Michelle Obama is the least angry person alive. I mean, if I had to watch my husband hand over the keys to a guy who spent half his presidency golfing, I wouldn’t just be angry—I’d be flipping tables. But Michelle? She writes bestsellers, mentors young women, and occasionally doesn’t show up to awkward events. If that’s “angry,” then sign me up.
Here’s the kicker: People accusing her of being “disrespectful” seem to have conveniently forgotten that in 2021, the Trumps skipped Biden’s inauguration. Yeah, the last time someone bailed that hard, it was my cousin faking food poisoning to get out of karaoke night. Selective outrage much?
Let’s not forget, Michelle’s been through this before. In her memoir, Becoming, she admitted that Trump’s first inauguration was so unpleasant she stopped even trying to smile. So this time, rather than gritting her teeth through another cringe-fest, she said, “Nope. I’m out.” And I, for one, am here for it.
Now, let’s address the marriage rumors. People love drama, but the Obamas? They’re fine. Just two weeks ago, Barack called her “the love of my life.” Meanwhile, Michelle was probably like, “Love of my life? Sweet. Now, don’t forget to unload the dishwasher.” They’re solid (at least we think they are). So let’s stop pretending her absence was some passive-aggressive marriage fight. This wasn’t a Netflix drama—it was a woman choosing her peace over proximity to chaos.
Here’s the truth: Michelle Obama doesn’t need to attend every event to make a statement. Sometimes the loudest message is delivered by simply not showing up. And you know what? We should all take notes.
