Barack Obama booed as he steps out alone without Michelle Obama at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Barack Obama attended Donald Trump’s inauguration alone on Monday January 20, and wasn’t met with the warmest of responses.
The former POTUS stepped out to boos from the crowds as he arrived to watch Trump become the 47th President of the United States.
Barack wasn’t the only one who received a negative response from onlookers either, as Hilary and Bill Clinton were also met with boos – which can be viewed in the video below.
George W. Bush and his wife Laura, however, were met with a warm response from the general public.
It had already been announced that Barack would attend the inauguration without his wife, who had confirmed her absence last week.
5 surprising Donald Trump facts
© Getty Images1. Pet hates
He is one of only three US presidents never to have had any presidential pets. When he assumed office in 2016, he was the first in 100 years not to have pets in the White House, with only James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson abstaining before then.
2. Man of convictions
He is the first ever convicted felon to become president of the United States after being sentenced on 34 different charges pertaining to his hush money case in New York City in 2024.
3. Till divorce do us part
He has been married three times: to Ivana Trump from 1977 to 1990, Marla Maples from 1993 to 1999, and current wife Melania Trump in 2005.
4. Lights, cameos, action
He has made a slew of cameos on popular TV shows and movies, such as Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Sex and the City, Two Weeks Notice, Zoolander, and The Nanny, among others.
5. Alcohol free
He claims never to have drunk alcohol in his life, inspired by older brother Fred “Freddy” Trump Jr who was an alcoholic and died in 1981 aged 42 from a heart attack linked to years of alcohol abuse.
The former FLOTUS was also absent from Jimmy Carter’s funeral earlier in January, which was down to a scheduling conflict.
While the Obamas haven’t always seen eye to eye with Donald Trump, Barack was pictured looking friendly with the soon-to-be 47th President at Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesTrump later told NBC News: “I said, ‘Boy, they look like two people that like each other.’ And we probably do. We have a little different philosophies, right? But we probably do [like each other]. I don’t know. We just got along. But I got along with just about everybody.”
Michelle didn’t give a reason behind her absence from the inauguration, but did take to social media on Monday morning to show her support for another big event being marked on the same day – Martin Luther King Day.
© AFP via Getty ImagesShe shared a picture which had an image of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and a quote alongside it that read: “The time is always right to do what is right.”
She then wrote alongside it: “Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service always inspires me. This #MLKDay, I hope you’ll join me and @WhenWeAllVote in honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy by getting involved in your community.
© Instagram“Whether you’re mentoring students at your local school or volunteering for a cause that matters to you, it all helps make a difference. Tell me how you’re giving back today in the comments.”
It’s been a busy time for Michelle, who celebrated her 61st birthday on January 17. Her husband Barack made sure to mark the special day on social media, posting a picture of the pair holding hands at a table together.
He wrote alongside it: “Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama. You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace – and you look good doing it,” the father-of-two shared on Instagram alongside an image of the two of them holding hands across a dinner table.
“I’m so lucky to be able to take on life’s adventures with you. Love you!” he concluded. Michelle commented on the post with a simple: “Love you, honey!”
