Former and future first lady Melania Trump has criticized Barack and Michelle Obama for making her and Donald 's first move into the White House "challenging," accusing the former first couple of "withholding" information that would have smoothed the transition between administrations.

Michelle Obama and Melania Trump made headlines in 2017 after their interaction during the 2017 inauguration ceremony. The internet dubbed their interaction as “awkward” at how Michelle reacted when Mrs.

Donald notably skipped Joe's swearing-in ceremony in 2021, and Melania recently declined to meet with Jill ahead of Inauguration Day

Melania Trump made a subtle dig toward the Obamas, claiming they “withheld” information from her husband during his first term in the White House that ultimately made the transition

While all of the living former presidents will attend Monday’s inauguration, they have declined Donald Trump’s invite to the celebratory luncheon afterward. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, nor George W. Bush will be there — and that might be making the biggest statement of all.

The crowded dais in the Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day featured four of the world's five wealthiest men, five U.S. presidents, tech titans and business moguls, and two foreign leaders with prime spots.

The day’s pomp and unusual circumstances made for a lot of close-up encounters between political combatants, some awkward, some not.

It’s one of the most important jobs never applied for. Unelected, yet inextricable from politics; constantly visible on the world stage, but rarely the one behind the microphone — for all its glamour, the first lady of the United States is a role of unsolicited duty, often bringing with it intense public scrutiny, including over what they wear.

Melania Trump took a swipe at the Obamas over what she claims was a “challenging transition” in 2017. The incoming first lady’s dig follows Michelle Obama ’s decision to miss President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration next week.

Melania Trump returned to Washington, D.C., in style this week.