Michelle Obama will not join her husband, Barack Obama, at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration, a spokesperson for the former first couple confirmed to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Jan. 14

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies," said a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama.

It’s the second time in two weeks Michelle Obama is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses.

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

Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping President-elect Trump’s inauguration next week after raising eyebrows by not attending former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral in

WASHINGTON - Former First Lady Michelle Obama won’t be attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20., her office said. Her office did not provide a reason for why she will skip the inauguration. "Former President Barack Obama is ...

It was confirmed that while former President Barack Obama will attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies, Michelle Obama won't be joining him. No specific reason for her absence was given, but she has previously said that attending Trump’s 2017 inauguration was not an enjoyable experience for her.

Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration. She also did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral last week.

Michelle Obama has previously campaigned against Trump on behalf of Democratic candidates, in addition to calling him out for his “birther” campaign against her husband, which questioned Barack’s citizenship. She did, however, attend Trump’s 2017 inauguration ahead of his first term in office.

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