For the first time in U.S. history, foreign leaders are invited to an inauguration. Most are right-wing politicians, though a few notables didn’t make the cut.

No reason was given for her absence but she has said that Trump's 2017 inauguration was not an enjoyable experience for her.

Donald Trump's presidential inauguration is scheduled to begin at noon ET. According to the U.S. Constitution's 20th Amendment, each presidential inauguration should take place Jan. 20, unless that date falls on a Sunday. Then, the president takes the oath of office in private Jan. 20, and the public event is moved to Jan. 21.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama said that she is skipping the inauguration of Donald Trump. Here's what the living former presidents are doing.

The planned absence Monday follows another notable absence last week at the state funeral of former president Jimmy Carter.

Michelle Obama, a vocal critic of president-elect Donald Trump, confirmed she will not be attending his second inauguration. She has been open about how emotional and difficult Trump’s last inauguration was for her.