"It was a glorious day, the sun was shining, the mood was wonderful, but it was also mixed," she explained. "I think everyone was concerned about more riots."
The former First Lady continued, "But we were sure that things were under control. When you see fellow Americans storming the Capitol, that sits with you. That reality was with us on that stage."
Plus, Amanda Gorman's poem had a poignant impact on the former First Lady.
"I was proud and moved almost to tears to hear, not just her words, but the confidence with which she delivered," Obama explained. "I know there are many, many Amanda Gormans. I'm just proud when one of them gets a chance to be seen and the rest of the nation and the world gets to see, yup, a lotta Black folks contribute to this country. A lot of Black folks have made this country what it is today."