Do the former presidents participate in the inauguration? See plans

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced on Tuesday that she will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Former presidents and their families have traditionally attended initiations after leaving office with the notable exception of the incoming president. Trump skipped the inauguration of President Joe Biden in 2021, in the wake of the Capitol riot on January 6.

The three living former presidents, who will not be sworn in on Jan. 20, plan to attend the inauguration, as well as Biden, who will leave office.

Here are the living former presidents and if they will attend the inauguration of President-elect Trump.

President Joe Biden

President Joe Biden announced in December that he will attend the inauguration.

Of course I am,” Biden said in one interview with the Meidas Touch network. “The only president who has ever avoided an inauguration is the guy who is about to be inaugurated.”

Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama will attend the inauguration. His wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, will not, according to a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama.

George W. Bush

George W. Bush’s office confirmed that former president and former first lady Laura Bush will attend Trump’s inauguration.

Bill Clinton

It was reported by the Associated Press Bill and Hillary Clinton will attend the inauguration. USA TODAY has reached out to the Clinton Foundation to confirm the report, but did not receive an immediate response.