Obama, Trump and Martin Luther King Jr

Michelle Obama Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. After Skipping Trump's Inauguration
On January 20, 2025, Michelle Obama skipped Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, she took to Instagram to honor MLK Day, and encouraged her followers to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "legacy of service."
Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
Martin Luther King, Jr. with his arms folded in front of him and his gaze cast out over the frozen Tidal Basin. But there stood Glenda McDonald, bundled up in her parka doing as she has done over the years,
Michelle Obama Encourages Followers to Honor MLK Day as She Skips Donald Trump's Inauguration
Michelle Obama is choosing to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy — and encouraging others to do the same.
Michelle Obama Urges Americans to Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy as She Skips Inauguration
“Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service always inspires me,” Obama wrote on Instagram. “This #MLKDay, I hope you’ll join me and @WhenWeAllVote in honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy by getting involved in your community.”
Why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Message Still Matters in the Second Trump Era
Dr. King's dream for bipartisanship and collaboration is as urgent as ever in the new Trump era, writes John Hope Bryant
Donald Trump will be sworn in on MLK Day. Who was the first president to do this?
Donald Trump is set to make history as only the second president to be inaugurated on MLK Day. Can you guess the first?
Member of the 1968 sanitation workers strike laid to rest before Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Herbert Parson, a Memphis sanitation worker for more than 45 years, was honored by former President Barack Obama for sacrifice in 1968 sanitation workers strike.
The Search for Lessons in Trump’s Return on Martin Luther King Day
The dual celebrations of a second Trump inauguration and the civil rights leader’s birth raise profound questions about Black leadership and progress toward the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.
Where’s Michelle Obama? The reasons for her notable absence at Trump’s inauguration
Former First Lady Michelle Obama was noticeably absent from Donald Trump’s inauguration. Here’s why she skipped the event.
Jon Stewart applauds Michelle Obama for skipping Trump inauguration
Jon Stewart is defending Michelle Obama for displaying a “consistent ethical stance” by skipping President Trump’s inauguration. “Former President Obama was there, George Bush seemed kind of there,” Stewart said on Monday’s “The Daily Show,
Michelle Obama shares cryptic post ahead of 'snubbing' Donald Trump's inauguration day
It's become apparent Michelle Obama isn't holding back when it comes to her feelings on Donald Trump, and her latest social media post seems to be no exception.
Michelle Obama wasn't at the inauguration, but she shared a message on social media
Many were quick to notice Michelle Obama's absence on Inauguration Day, but the former first lady had a message to share on ...
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A tale of two cities: Nation’s capital divided on Martin Luther King Day 2025
Discover how America remains divided on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, as a National Action Network rally in D.C. honors ...
Trump's inauguration falls on MLK Day. That overlap is pretty rare
Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and ...