Michelle Obama did not attend former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral on Thursday due to a scheduling conflict, aides to the former first lady told CNN. She was in Hawaii at the time on an extended holiday vacation, her advisers told CNN’s Jeff Zeleny.

On Thursday, all living presidents and spouses attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, except Michelle Obama. Here's why.

Michelle Obama was too busy to attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral on Thursday, January 9. According to a report, the former first lady, 60, had a scheduling conflict, causing her to skip out on the memorial of the ex-prez despite husband Barack Obama’s attendance.