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Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush won’t attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural luncheon even though they’ll be at Monday’s inauguration.

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

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.

The five-time Grammy nominee said the former first lady's confirmed absence is disrespectful: "She seems a little angry."

Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, marking the second recent event involving former US leaders that she has skipped.

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The former first lady had offered no explanation for her decision not to attend next week's swearing-in ceremony.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson said.