Michelle Obama explained on her podcast the reason she skipped Donald Trump's second inauguration, citing a lack of appropriate attire as one contributing factor. She emphasized her usual preparedness for formal events but decided against participating this time, indicating her preference for making personal choices free from external expectations. Moreover, she expressed frustration over speculation regarding her marriage due to her decision, highlighting societal pressure on women to conform. Her brother and Taraji P. Henson emphasized the emotional burden women often bear in familial contexts, reinforcing Obama's stance.
It started with not having anything to wear," Obama said in a Monday episode of her podcast, "IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson.
My decision to skip the inauguration... were met with such ridicule and criticism. People couldn't believe that I was saying no for any other reason.
Henson praised Obama's decision not to attend, saying that women are "shock absorbers." You've had to be shock absorbers for your husband, for your children.
I walk around with the right dress, I travel with clothes just in case something pops off.
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