Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's traditional inaugural lunch.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Trump on Monday, the second time in two weeks that she will be absent from a significant event.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the second time in two weeks that she is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses,

Former US first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump. This comes after she skipped the last week's state funeral in Washington for former President Jimmy Carter.

"Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter’s National Funeral Service,” Michelle's rep Crystal Carson added to People. “Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from the remarkable former president."

A spokesperson for the Obamas confirmed to PEOPLE that while Michelle plans to skip Trump's swearing-in on Monday, Jan. 20, former President Barack Obama will be in attendance

The planned absence Monday follows another notable absence last week at the state funeral of former president Jimmy Carter.

Michelle Obama has been a vocal critic of Trump, campaigning against him during his 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential campaigns. In her 2018 memoir, she expressed her dismay at Trump’s election victory and criticized his “birther” conspiracy, which questioned Barack Obama’s citizenship.

Hillary Clinton will also attend, a spokesperson said. The Office of George W. Bush said he and former first lady Laura Bush are attending. Michelle Obama was the only spouse absent from the ...

Trump became the first outgoing president in 150 years to skip Joe Biden ’s inauguration in 2017. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision.