INSIDE Michelle & Barack's Late-Night Battles: Former First Lady SPILLS Amid DIVORCE Buzz
Michelle Obama is opening up like never before — revealing her quirky, ongoing 'bedtime battles' with husband Barack Obama. From thermostat fights to personal transitions, the former First Lady didn't hold back during her candid chat with Amy Poehler on the Good Hang podcast. Is this the latest fuel to the ongoing 'divorce' buzz surrounding the Obamas? Watch now as we break down Michelle's brutally honest revelations — and what it could mean for the former First Couple.
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