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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amber Raiken

Barack Obama shares sweet birthday tribute to wife Michelle after inauguration snub

Barack Obama has shared a sweet birthday tribute to his wife Michelle, after she confirmed that she wouldn’t be attending Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday.

The 44th president took to Instagram on Friday to share a picture of him and his wife at a dining room table, in honor of her 61st birthday. The snap also showed the pair holding hands, as they smiled at the camera.

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