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Why Isn’t Obama Going to Muhammad Ali’s Funeral?

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CINCINNATI - JUNE 17: Muhammad Ali speaks at the ceremony for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center June 17, 2002 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The museum will tell the story of slaves who used the Underground Railroad to escape to freedom and will open in Spring 2004. (Photo by Mike Simons/Getty Images)

Why won’t Obama be attending Muhammad Ali’s funeral? (Getty)

President Barack Obama will not be attending Muhammad Ali’s funeral. Although there was quite a bit of controversy when he decided not to attend Justice Scalia’s funeral and Nancy Reagan’s funeral, his decision this time is not as controversial because he has a very important family engagement happening at the same time.

Here’s what you need to know.

Obama’s oldest daughter Malia’s graduation is on the same day as Muhammad Ali’s funeral. Because of this, the White House senior adviser, Valerie Jarrett will be attending in his place. Valerie knew Muhammad Ali personally.

Obama did make a video message in honor of Ali:

Stephanie Dube Dwilson is a contributor for Heavy covering Texas Longhorns football. She's an attorney with a master's in science and technology journalism, and runs a website on UFO news and FOIA reports called The Verified Report. More about Stephanie Dube Dwilson

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