Speaking with actress Taraji P. Henson, Obama described the decision as "the choice that was right for me," a choice that was met with a wave of criticism and speculation.
According to RedState, the media was quick to suggest that the Obamas were experiencing marital problems due to Michelle's absence from the inauguration. However, the former First Lady clarified that her decision was rooted in self-care and personal well-being. "It’s like, while I’m here really trying to own my life and intentionally practice making the choice that was right for me - and it took everything in my power to not do the thing that was right, or that was perceived as right, but do the thing that was right for me," she said. "That was a hard thing for me to do."
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The extent of this challenge was such that Obama had to devise a strategy to ensure her non-attendance. She instructed her staff to ensure she had no suitable attire for the event. "I had to basically trick myself out of it, and it started with not having anything to wear," she admitted. Known for always having the perfect dress for any occasion, she decided not to have an outfit ready for the inauguration as a means of reinforcing her decision.
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Henson, in the conversation, expressed sympathy for Obama, suggesting that she bore the brunt of the criticism for her absence because women are often seen as "shock absorbers." This, Henson argued, is "exhausting" and "not healthy."
However, it's worth noting that Obama was the only former First Lady missing from the event, a fact that did not go unnoticed. Laura Bush, Dr. Jill Biden, and even Hillary Clinton were present, fulfilling what many consider a traditional duty. The absence of Michelle Obama was conspicuous, and it's plausible that this contributed to the criticism she faced.
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Moreover, it's important to remember that President Trump and Melania Trump also faced significant criticism for not attending President Biden's inauguration. The question arises, then, whether Melania was also a "shock absorber" during that time.
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Interestingly, Obama's decision to skip the inauguration was not her only notable absence. She also did not attend the state funeral in Washington for former President Jimmy Carter, which took place less than two weeks before the inauguration. Given her previous statement about always being prepared for any occasion, including funerals, this absence raised eyebrows. It begs the question: did she also have to "trick" herself out of attending this event?
