India, April 24 -- Rumours about former US President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama getting a divorce flooded social media when she decided not to attend Donald Trump's inauguration for his second term. Months later, Michelle Obama opened up about the moment to discuss why she didn't attend the event and how the speculations about her marriage made her feel.

"'No' is a full sentence. It's so important to give ourselves permission to make decisions that protect our peace," Michelle Obama wrote on Instagram as she shared a snippet from the podcast "IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson".

"My decision to skip the inauguration... you know what people don't realise or my decision to make choices at the beginning of this...