Michelle Obama Takes Veiled Swipe at Trump Over ‘Peaceful Transfer of Power’
Former First Lady Michelle Obama took aim at the 45th president during an event at the White House. On Monday, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama returned to the White House to unveil their portraits. “I…
Former First Lady Michelle Obama took aim at the 45th president during an event at the White House.
On Monday, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama returned to the White House to unveil their portraits.
“I do recognize why moments like these are important. Why all of this is absolutely necessary. Traditions like this matter, not just for those of us who hold these positions but for everyone participating in and watching our democracy,” the former first lady said.
She continued, “The people make their voices heard with their vote. We hold an inauguration to ensure a peaceful transition of power. Those of us lucky enough to serve work, as Barack said, as hard as we can for as long as we can — as long as the people choose to keep us here.”
“And once our time is up, we move on. And all that remains in this hallowed place are our good efforts,” she added.
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Her comments appeared to be a reference to former President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that the 2020 election was stolen, and the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Trump did not attend President Joe Biden’s