Michelle Obama plans to skip President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration due to her opinions on the GOP leader's leadership. According to insiders, the former first lady will avoid the ceremony because she doesn’t want to "plaster" on a smile for someone she "fundamentally believes is a threat to American democracy.

The Associated Press revealed that former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. The representative for the couple confirmed the plans in an official statement.

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