The fallout from Michelle Obama's controversial decision not to attend Donald Trump's inauguration has left people dividied, with many bringing up the past to help make their points

Joe Biden's appearance at the inauguration suggested ... Among those attending were Bill and Hilary Clinton, George and Laura Bush and Barack Obama, who was not accompanied by wife Michelle.

and Laura Bush, and Joe and Jill Biden. But while the Presidential couples entered the Capitol, many social users noticed that both Hillary Clinton and Jill Biden were carrying purses ...

In attendance at the inauguration today were also former first ladies Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Jill Biden. Michelle Obama was not in attendance, after also missing Carter's state funeral.

Melania Trump and Jill Biden both wore outfits by American designers to Donald Trump's inauguration.

Ahead of Donald Trump’s 2025 Inauguration, President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden shared one last picture together outside the White House.

Incoming first lady Melania Trump wore a look from American designer Adam Lippes to attend a church service early in the day. The ensemble featured a navy silk wool coat, a navy silk wool pencil skirt and an ivory silk crepe blouse, all hand-sewn in New York City.

Both Jill Biden and Melania Trump ... Former President George W. Bush wore a navy suit and blue tie. The former first lady Laura Bush wore a rust-colored dress with a pearl necklace and pearl ...

Inauguration Day festivities brought plenty of high-profile style on everyone from incoming political figures to inauguration performers. "Good Morning America" is taking a closer look at the standout looks of the day from Ivanka Trump's sleek, deep green ensemble to Usha Vance's soft pink coat with a matching scarf.

This was followed by US Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance being received by outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Craig Emhoff at the White House on 20 January.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool)

Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky was in attendance with his wife, Janet Jones. Trump has teased the former Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers star. On Christmas Day, Trump urged Gretzky to become the next prime minister of Canada.