Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently revealed that she cried uncontrollably shortly after leaving the 2017 inauguration of former President Trump.
Obama stated that the thoughts and feelings about leaving the White House, which she and her family had called home for eight years, combined with her resentment and disappointment over Trump’s election, caused her to be overcome with emotion.
She stated in a podcast streamed on March 7 that when the door of her aircraft finally closed, she sobbed uncontrollably for approximately 30 minutes, adding that she and her family had been holding it together for the past eight years. She was referring to her final flight aboard the presidential aircraft.
The new information was revealed in “The Light Podcast,” which was released on Audible on March 7. During her recent book tour promoting her new book “The Light We Carry,” the former First Lady recorded a podcast.
In her book, Michelle Obama reflects on her experiences with self-doubt, anxiety, and relationships during uncertain times. The podcast captures conversations she had while promoting and discussing her book in six cities with moderators such as Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Conan O’Brien, and David Letterman.
The former First Lady stated that the day following Trump’s inauguration was emotional for many reasons, including the fact that they were leaving their family home. She said that daughters Sasha and Malia had spent more time at the White House than anywhere else, and hardly remembered Chicago. It was difficult to say goodbye to the staff and individuals who assisted in the girls’ upbringing.
She said that the day was also difficult for them because they had to sit on the stage and watch everything they opposed take control, adding that there was no “diversity” on stage.
Obama also said that the crowd size was relatively small, contradicting Trump’s false claims that it was the largest turnout in history.
Obama tweeted on Monday, March 6 to promote the podcast and expressed her hope that it would inspire others.
During an appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show” in 2018, she disclosed that she stopped attempting to smile during the inauguration.