Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, her spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE. Michelle Obama announced similar intentions earlier this week

While the Capitol Rotunda was filled with members of both houses of Congress, one prominent member who was not there was speaker emerita Nancy Pelosi. A spokesperson told NBC News Pelosi would not be attending the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

“The guest list is set for Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Can’t wait. Not!” Behar said with sarcasm to start the discussion. “Trump’s favorite oligarchs — sorry, I mean, billionaires — are sure to be in attendance, but one VIP who’s skipping the event is former first lady Michelle Obama.”

Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi, the longtime Speaker of the House, have both stated that they will not be attending Trump's inauguration. Trump and Pelosi have been at odds for a number of years. Nancy Pelosi will not be present at the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration will see notable absences, including Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi. However, former Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama, and Biden will attend. World leaders like Argentina’s President Milei and Italy’s PM Meloni are also confirmed.

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