Michelle Obama doesn’t attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter (still on vacay in Hawaii, per her spokeswoman)

AP ^ | 1/9/2025 | Jonathan L. Cooper

[simpson96]

Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend the state funeral Thursday for former President Jimmy Carter.

Except for Michelle Obama, all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at the funeral, including Barack Obama, sitting in the front pews of Washington National Cathedral behind only President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses.

Michelle Obama’s office confirmed she did not attend the funeral but did not say where she was or why she was absent.

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

CNN reported before the funeral that the former first lady had a scheduling conflict and remained in Hawaii, where she had been on an “extended vacation.”

[MinorityRepublican]

“First Lady” and “Official Hostess”: Origins of the Titles
She is not elected to an official post, she receives no salary, and her position is not outlined in the Constitution.

[cnsmom]

She just doesn’t want to deal with her partner, Barack. Mike is done with him.The Diddy tapes will be interesting.

[spokeshave]

More Klingon than Wooki

[No Klingons were injured in assembling these photos]

[Responsibility2nd]

Liberals often say this in regard to thoughts and prayers.

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Warning. Bad Language.

[No name given]

Obviously.

[Thank You Rush]

“”She lives in a palace in Hawaii.””

When did Martha’s Vineyard move to HI? FReepers can’t have it both ways - they live in DC - No - they live in MA - No - they live in HI....

[No name given]

Nor can I.

[Vendome]

She’s an opportunist who sees this as a moment of alone time with her lover...

[wildcard_redneck]

Who cares about a dead cracker?

[Governor Dinwiddie]

The wasted time was my trip to the post office today. Retard in Chief
closed all the Post Offices today, and halted deliveries because Jimmah.

I was livid.

[llevrok]

Schedule conflict. The Eddie Aikau big wave surf contest is still on.

[Ikeon]

Michelle is a self absorbed prick

[LibsRJerks]

Who cares. She was such a stain on this nation. She never appreciated her role, never wanted to do it or participate in any type of tradition. Her daughters are sullen brats just like her. Wouldn’t care if we ever had to see her again at a state event. Carter presided over malaise, but at least he had some class.

[RummyChick]

Rumor is obama didn’t want her there

[fidelis]

They own several houses. Thought that was pretty much common knowledge.

[DeplorablePaul]

The First Wookie skipped the funeral to avoid another photo like this with Melania. She is very vain.

[brooklin]

I can’t blame her. I didn’t attend either.

[Joe Boucher]

Big Mike.
It a man.

[Thank You Rush]

So that’s why I didn’t get mail today!! I never think anything about it as the mail isn’t reliable here at all anyway. A package I sent at the USPS on 12/16 never leaving our city - to and from same city - wasn’t delivered until 1/8/25.. Each tracking notice advised “in possession of the USPS.” That was good to know..When I reached an actual human at the PO, I was told 1st class mail can take 30 days!!!!!

[Thank You Rush]

“”They own several houses. Thought that was pretty much common knowledge.””

Pretty much rumored is more like it...HI isn’t a property they own, only talked about; still own the one in Chicago maybe? Owning several and living in several are different things...No one knows the status of the DC house - rented out? Perhaps...