Some Democrats have chosen not to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, including former first lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Members of Congress are not required to attend presidential inaugurations, but the majority of Congress usually attends the ceremony. However, this year, Democratic lawmakers have cited a conflict with Martin Luther King Jr. events in their home districts, or safety concerns because of how many Trump supporters would be in attendance in the wake of the riots on Jan. 6, 2021, according to Newsweek.

Former and outgoing presidents usually also attend the ceremonies, but Trump skipped President Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021, after the incoming president repeatedly claimed the 2020 election was stolen. All living presidents are expected to attend Trump's ceremony.

Here is a list of Democrats who have opted to skip the 2025 inauguration: 

Former first lady Michelle Obama

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Rep. Judy Chu of California

Rep. Lateefah Simon of California

Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois

Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois

Rep. Kweisi Mfume of Maryland

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez of New York

Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York

Rep. Deborah Ross of North Carolina

Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee

Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas

Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas

Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas

Rep. Donald Beyer of Virginia

Rep. Adam Smith of Washington

Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin

Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.