From exchanging candy to friendly belly taps, see some of the most memorable moments caught on camera between the former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, and their wives Michelle Obama and Laura Bush.

Former first lady Laura Bush joined her husband, former President George W. Bush, at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. She wore a rust-colored dress, accessorized with a signature pearl necklace.

Former President Barack Obama arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Monday for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony without former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Former Vice President Mike Pence is in attendance at Trump’s inauguration, his wife, former second lady Karen, is not. Karen Pence snubbed the Trumps earlier this month at Carter’s funeral, where she ignored Melania Trump’s efforts to shake her hand.

former first lady Laura Bush. Former first lady Michelle Obama declined to attend with her husband. Former President Bill Clinton and former first lady Hillary Clinton also attended the inauguration.

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's traditional inaugural lunch.

Michelle Obama was the only spouse absent from the service last week at Washington National Cathedral, where her husband and Trump were seated next to each other and chatted and laughed like old friends despite the history of political animosity between the Democratic former president and the returning Republican.

Former President Barack Obama was spotted at the inauguration of Donald Trump. See pictures of the former president here.

Like our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama, you may not have wanted to be a guest at now-President Donald Trump’s inauguration. But odds are you wouldn’t mind being served just a little tea about what former Presidents George W.

A statement from the Obamas' office Tuesday didn't say why the former first lady will not attend Trump's swearing-in ceremony Jan. 20 at the Capitol.

Obama, the 44th president, attends 60th inauguration solo as former First Lady Michelle Obama skips Trump’s inauguration