As customary with former presidents, Jimmy Carter's funeral has brought a who's who list of national leaders to the National Cathedral in Washington who came to honor to the 39th commander-in-chief on Thursday.
Former first lady Michelle Obama is the only presidential spouse not present at the former president's funeral on Thursday.
Donald Trump shook hands with Mike Pence at Jimmy Carter's state funeral -- a notable exchange as the two men have not interacted publicly in years.
After lying in state in the Georgia and U.S. Capitols, funeral services were held for 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. and his Baptist parish in Plains,
"Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter’s National Funeral Service,” Michelle's rep Crystal Carson added to People. “Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from the remarkable former president."
For former president Jimmy Carter’s funeral, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well other former presidents, were joined by their spouses while Barack Obama attended solo.
Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend President Jimmy Carter's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral — and social media took note.
Leaders of American government, including five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's formal state funeral in Washington on Thursday. But where was former first lady Michelle Obama?
The former first lady was notably absent from President Jimmy Carter's state funeral service, leading Barack Obama and Donald Trump to be seated next to one another
President Jimmy Carter's State Funeral was hosted on January 9th, with various heads of state in attendance. All five living presidents attended the funeral accompanied by their first ladies, all except for Michelle Obama.
While Barack Obama attended the ceremony at Washington National Cathedral, Michelle remained in Hawaii due to what was described as a 'scheduling conflict'