Former President Obama Obama wished his wife, Michelle Obama, a happy birthday, calling her “the love of my life.”
The former first lady turned 61, but has largely avoided public appearances in recent weeks. She will not attend President-elect Trump's inauguration on Monday, and was not seen at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral last week.
To celebrate her birthday, the former president shared a tribute to his wife on Instagram, writing: “You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace — and you look good doing it. I'm so lucky to be able to do that.” Take life's adventures with you.
Michelle Obama Skips Trump's Inauguration to Avoid Having to 'Protect for Protocol': Reports
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama hugs her husband, former US President Barack Obama on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 20, 2024. (Reuters/Mike Blake)
Michelle later shared the post on X and captioned it: “Love you baby!” Followed by a heart emoji and a kissing face emoji.
Sources reported Close to Michelle She told People magazine that the former first lady intends to skip Trump's inauguration because she can't contain her disdain for the Republican president-elect.
Michelle Obama skips Trump's inauguration 11 days after missing Carter's funeral
Obama speaks before the arrival of Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign rally at Wings Events Center on October 26, 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
The former first lady repeatedly criticized Trump during the election campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris and during her speeches at the convention. Democratic National Convention In August. In one of her speeches to the Democratic National Committee, she accused Trump of spreading “racist lies” and opposing her husband's political career because of his race.
Although she is often put forward as a Democratic presidential candidate, the source confirmed that the former first lady also has no interest in becoming a public figure now that her public service is over.
Jennifer Aniston responds to tabloid linking her to Barack Obama
Actress Jennifer Aniston and former President Barack Obama. (Michael Buckner/Variety/Michelle Gustafson/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Although she will not attend Trump's inauguration, the former president is scheduled to attend the inauguration on January 20 with former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and their wives.
Jennifer Aniston responds to tabloid linking her to Barack Obama
Unconfirmed rumors spread late last year that Obama's marriage was on the rocks and that Barack Obama was involved in a romantic relationship with actress Jennifer Aniston.
Aniston flatly denied the rumors, telling late-night host Jimmy Kimmel: “That's absolutely not true. … I know Michelle better than he does.”
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When reached for comment at the time, a representative for Obama told Fox News Digital: “Stop.”
Kristen Parks and Carolyn Thayer of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
