The White House spokesperson said President Barack Obama will not attend Muhammad Ali´s funeral, which coincides with his oldest daughter´s graduation.
“They will be attending Malia´s high school graduation ceremony in Washington, DC,” said spokeswoman Jen Friedman.
Instead, a close aide “will read a letter from the president and the first lady as part of Friday´s service in Louisville.”
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