With neither president revealing what the pair spoke about, speculation has mounted about the details of their conversation.

The planned absence Monday follows another notable absence last week at the state funeral of former president Jimmy Carter.

"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."

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Trump on Monday, the second time in two weeks that she will be absent from a significant event.

Former US first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump. This comes after she skipped the last week's state funeral in Washington for former President Jimmy Carter.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.“Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies,

The former first lady will not attend the president-elect’s inauguration and also missed Jimmy Carter’s state funeral in Washington DC earlier this month

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies.

Hillary Clinton will also attend, a spokesperson said.The Office of George W. Bush said he and former First Lady Laura Bush are attending.Michelle Obama was the only spouse absent from the service ...

Its fate hitched to the Democratic Party, Hollywood has reinforced the failure of political imagination that gave us Trump 2.0: reflections on a doomed alliance.

Donald Trump's inauguration and the festivities surrounding it will features several notable musicians, CEOs, and heads of state.