Former President Barack Obama attended Jimmy Carter’s state funeral on Thursday without his wife, Michelle Obama, although a spokeswoman for the former first lady said she sent her condolences to the Carter family.

President Bush's playful interactions with the Obamas at otherwise solemn events have a history of going viral

The former first lady was notably absent from President Jimmy Carter's funeral service, as Barack Obama and Donald Trump were seated next to one another

Following the D.C. service and flight to Georgia, Carter’s body will be driven to his hometown of Plains for a private funeral and a procession through downtown Plains, according to organizers. Carter, who served as president from 1977 to 1981, will then be buried next to his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, who died in November 2023.

Donald Trump shook hands with Mike Pence at Jimmy Carter's state funeral -- a notable exchange as the two men have not interacted publicly in years.

"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 did not attend President Jimmy Carter's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral — and social media took note.

Leaders of American government, including five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's formal state funeral in Washington on Thursday. But where was former first lady Michelle Obama?

The former president and once-again-future president, who are historically something less than besties, chatted it up before the service began. (Michelle Obama was not in attendance.)

As guests arrived for Jimmy Carter's funeral in Washington, many quickly wondered why Michelle Obama was not among them.

All five living presidents and their partners attended former President Jimmy Carter ’s funeral, except for one person: former First Lady Michelle Obama. Carter’s life was celebrated at the National Cathedral on Thursday morning. However, the former first lady was notably absent despite all other former and current first ladies attending.