Michelle Obama plans to skip President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration due to her opinions on the GOP leader's leadership. According to insiders, the former first lady will avoid the ceremony because she doesn’t want to "plaster" on a smile for someone she "fundamentally believes is a threat to American democracy.

Mrs. Obama also declined to attend the funeral of Jimmy Carter last week, which would have put her face-to-face with Mr. Trump.

WASHINGTON - Former First Lady Michelle Obama won’t be attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20., her office said. Her office did not provide a reason for why she will skip the inauguration.