Several notable figures, including all five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's funeral Thursday. Here's who spoke at the event.
Former first lady Michelle Obama is the only presidential spouse not present at the former president's funeral on Thursday.
For former president Jimmy Carter’s funeral, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well other former presidents, were joined by their spouses while Barack Obama attended solo.
Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend President Jimmy Carter's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral — and social media took note.
"Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter’s National Funeral Service,” Michelle's rep Crystal Carson added to People. “Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from the remarkable former president."
All five living presidents and their partners attended former President Jimmy Carter ’s funeral, except for one person: former First Lady Michelle Obama. Carter’s life was celebrated at the National Cathedral on Thursday morning. However, the former first lady was notably absent despite all other former and current first ladies attending.
Leaders of American government, including five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's formal state funeral in Washington on Thursday. But where was former first lady Michelle Obama?
Almost every former American president and their spouse attended Carter’s funeral, except former First Lady Michelle.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama was notably absent from the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral. Despite the presence of all other living presidents and first ladies, Obama was unable to attend due to an extended vacation in Hawaii.
A CNN reporter revealed why former First Lady Michelle Obama was forced to miss Jimmy Carter's remembrance ceremony.
A National Day of Mourning for Former President Jimmy Carter. The 39th President had his funeral at Washington National Cathedral Thursday afternoon.