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Former First Lady Michelle Obama did not attend the state funeral Thursday for former President Jimmy Carter. The noticeable absence was spotted by many viewers who took to social media to question the former First Lady's whereabouts.

On Thursday, January 9, 2025, all 5 living presidents were in attendance for the funeral of former president Jimmy Carter, but one of their spouses wasn’t present at the event, catching the eye of the internet.

While many important political figures attended former President Jimmy Carter's memorial service, one prominent face was missing: Michelle Obama. Where was she?

"Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter’s National Funeral Service,” her spokesperson Crystal Carson confirmed to PEOPLE on Thursday morning. “Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family ...

Former US President Jimmy Carter was laid to rest in a state funeral on Thursday with many renowned figures gathering to pay their respects. However, former First Lady Michelle Obama‘s absence from Carter’s funeral became a topic of discussion on social media.

Former first lady Michelle Obama was not among the guests at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration today, her second time in two weeks missing a high-profile gathering of former presidents and first ladies in Washington,

After Michelle Obama’s office confirmed that the former First Lady will not be present at Donald Trump’s inauguration, many people have speculated about the reason for her absence. A source close to the “Becoming” author says she simply does not want to be “pretend” with someone she feels is a threat to American democracy.

Michelle Obama was notably absent from Jimmy Carter's funeral, leading some to wonder why she is in Hawaii instead of joining her husband.

“Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from the remarkable former President,” Crystal Carson, a spokesperson for Michelle Obama, said in a statement to Politico. Her husband, Barack ...

Former First Lady Michelle Obama was notably absent from the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral. Despite the presence of all other living presidents and first ladies, Obama was unable to attend due to an extended vacation in Hawaii.

President Jimmy Carter's State Funeral was hosted on January 9th, with various heads of state in attendance. All five living presidents attended the funeral accompanied by their first ladies, all except for Michelle Obama.