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

"Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter’s National Funeral Service,” Michelle's rep Crystal Carson added to People. “Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from the remarkable former president."

Former US President Jimmy Carter was laid to rest in a state funeral on Thursday with many renowned figures gathering to pay their respects. However, former First Lady Michelle Obama‘s absence from Carter’s funeral became a topic of discussion on social media.