The former first lady decided not to accompany her husband, former President Barack Obama, to the swearing-in ceremony.

A source familiar with the Obamas’ circle told Page Six last week that Michelle would not be attending Monday’s ceremony because she is “no phony.”

Kid Rock, who has been outspoken about his conservative views , was referring to his performance at the 2009 Youth Inaugural Ball , held after Barack Obama ’s first swearing-in. Kanye West and Fall Out Boy were among the other music acts at that event.

Former first lady Michelle Obama was not among the guests at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration today, her second time in two weeks missing a high-profile gathering of former presidents and first ladies in Washington,

She’s never been fake… She’s always been very deliberate about where and how she shows up,” a source told Page Six.

Dressed in sunglasses, drinking a beer, and smoking a "victory cigar", Kid Rock shared a characterically positive assessment of the new President.

BBC News journalist Caitríona Perry was invited out by rapper Kid Rock during a live broadcast covering Donald Trump's Inauguration Day. The awkward moment left Perry and viewers embarrassed.