Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, and former First Lady Michelle Obama have been reported to have marital problems. Could this be a rumor, or could problems occur in their political paradise?
For several high-profile events, such as Donald Trump’s second inauguration and Jimmy Carter’s funeral, the former First Lady had not been pictured accompanying Barack Obama, igniting a firestorm of rumors via social media, tabloids, and The Daily Mail. In addition, Martha’s Vineyard, a retreat in Dukes County, Massachusetts, where the couple would spend their summers with their two daughters, has gone up for $39 million. This further fueled speculation about divorce rumors.
On January 17th, 2025, the President posted a photo of the couple celebrating her birthday. He wrote: “Happy birthday to the love of my life, Michelle Obama. You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace – and you look good doing it. I’m so lucky to be able to take on life’s adventures with you. Love you!” Numerous publications cited this evidence and helped dispel the rumors. What sparked the rumors more was the wide table between them in the photo. Even with another kind of post, such as a dedicated Mother’s Day tribute to his wife, the rumors persist, with some outlets pointing out that their marriage is going strong.
Michelle Obama, an advocate for various causes including poverty awareness, education, healthy eating, physical activity, and a best-selling author, has accomplished numerous feats during her time as First Lady, despite not being in the spotlight. Now, eight years after being out of the White House, she appeared on the podcast “Work In Progress” with the host, Sophia Bush. Mrs. Obama addressed her recent absences from the public and said she has the opportunity to “create her own calendar”.
On the podcast, she detailed how she’s making “big girl decisions” now that she is in her 60s. “If not now, when? What am I waiting for? How am I going to spend 20 years?” she pondered. “Now is the time for me to start asking myself these hard questions of, ‘Who do I truly want to be every day?'”
She continued to speak of her guilt for saying no and how her actions have sparked and lit rumors of a possible divorce. “I still find time to, you know, give speeches, to be out there in the world, to work on projects. I still care about girls’ education. We, you know, the library is opening in a year from now. Certain things I am and am not doing with the library,” Obama said.
She went on to say on the “Diary of a CEO” podcast that “everyone would know” if she and her husband of 32 years were heading towards a divorce.
She set the record straight on the “In Michelle Obama” podcast and, now, with her own podcast, replied to the rumors.
The Obamas are not heading towards a divorce anytime soon. For those who doubt so, the Obamas will stand against them together.
