Curiously, former first lady Michelle Obama hasn't been seen in public in recent weeks, raising questions for some as to what's going on behind the scenes.
However, according to Fox News, former President Barack Obama wished his wife a happy birthday as the former first lady turned 61 this week.
Michelle Obama will reportedly not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Sunday, nor was she seen at the late President Jimmy Carter's funeral last week.
Many have observed her absences from key events and wonder what's going on. Not surprisingly, her off-the-grid status is also sparking a fair number of conspiracy theories.
Former President Obama took to Instagram to wish his wife a happy birthday, praising her and confessing that he feels lucky to be able to spend his life with her.
"You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace – and you look good doing it. I’m so lucky to be able to take on life's adventures with you. Love you!" Barack Obama wrote.
Interestingly, the former first lady responded to her husband's birthday wishes with a short and sweet response.
"Love you, honey!," she wrote in an X reply to his post.
Love you, honey! ❤️😘 https://t.co/fiQaCYmQ02
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 17, 2025
Fox News noted that Michelle Obama is reportedly skipping Trump's inauguration because she can't contain her "disdain" for the former and soon-to-be president.
The outlet noted:
The former first lady repeatedly took jabs at Trump while on the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris and during her speeches at the Democratic National Convention in August. In one speech at the DNC, she accused Trump of spreading "racist lies" and opposing her husband's political career because of his race.
While Michelle will not be in attendance at Trump's inauguration, former President Obama is scheduled to attend Monday's inauguration along with former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and their spouses.
Many users across social media chimed in on Michelle Obama's response to her husband's birthday message.
"Are you trying to stay relevant? This is why you two talk to each other on social media," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "Love that you won’t be at the inauguration Michelle Obama! You have always been low class and you’ve proven it once again. Happy birthday!"
