Michelle Obama Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

Michelle Obama Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. After Skipping Trump's Inauguration
On January 20, 2025, Michelle Obama skipped Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, she took to Instagram to honor MLK Day, and encouraged her followers to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "legacy of service."
Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
Martin Luther King, Jr. with his arms folded in front of him and his gaze cast out over the frozen Tidal Basin. But there stood Glenda McDonald, bundled up in her parka doing as she has done over the years,
Michelle Obama Urges Americans to Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy as She Skips Inauguration
“Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service always inspires me,” Obama wrote on Instagram. “This #MLKDay, I hope you’ll join me and @WhenWeAllVote in honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy by getting involved in your community.”
Michelle Obama Encourages Followers to Honor MLK Day as She Skips Donald Trump's Inauguration
Michelle Obama is choosing to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy — and encouraging others to do the same.
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama's absence on the inauguration day of Donald Trump in January 2025 has incited extensive speculation and rumors. Reports reveal she failed to attend the ceremony but chose to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
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Michelle Obama posts poignant message as she skips Trump inauguration
Michelle Obama shared a poignant message during the build-up to President Donald Trump ’s inauguration as the former first lady decided to stay away from the festivities.
Jon Stewart applauds Michelle Obama for skipping Trump inauguration
Jon Stewart is defending Michelle Obama for displaying a “consistent ethical stance” by skipping President Trump’s inauguration. “Former President Obama was there, George Bush seemed kind of there,” Stewart said on Monday’s “The Daily Show,
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Michelle Obama's very telling statement on inauguration day after skipping ceremony
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Inauguration and MLK Day overlap for the third time ever; When has this happened before?
For the third time in U.S. history, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day will both be held on the same day.
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