Barack And Michelle Obama Address Divorce Rumors In Candid Podcast Reveal
In a surprising appearance on Michelle's podcast "IMO," the couple tackled headlines suggesting they were heading for divorce.
With heartfelt admissions and candid humor, the Obamas cleared the air and shared an intimate look into their nearly 33-year journey together.
Barack Obama Jokes About Reconciliation Rumors On 'IMO' Podcast
Barack Obama joined his wife, Michelle, on the "IMO" podcast, co-hosted by her brother, Craig Robinson, where the couple openly addressed swirling divorce rumors.
The light-hearted tone was evident from the start when Robinson joked, "What, you guys like each other?"
Michelle quickly responded, "Oh yeah, the rumor mill," prompting Barack to quip, "She took me back! It was touch and go for a while."
Michelle added with sass, "When we aren't [in the same room], folks think we're divorced."
The couple's playful banter set the stage for more profound revelations about their bond and the false narratives often spread online.
Michelle Obama Declares Her Loyalty To Barack Obama
Despite the persistent rumors, Michelle made it clear that her love and commitment to her husband have never wavered.
In an emotional moment, she stated, "There hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I thought about quitting my man."
She continued, "And we've had some really hard times. So we had a lot of fun times, a lot of adventures, and I have become a better person because of the man I'm married to."
Barack Obama Reacts To The Rumors He Never Saw Coming
Barack admitted he was largely unaware of the speculation until others brought it to his attention.
"These are the kinds of things that I just miss, right? So I don't even know this stuff's going on."
He added, "And then somebody will mention it to me and I'm all like, 'What are you talking about?'"
Michelle's brother, Craig Robinson, added to the narrative by recalling a fan encounter in Kansas.
He shared how a woman posed for a photo and whispered, "What did he do?" implying Barack must have made a mistake.
"What makes you think he messed up?" Robinson joked.
Michelle Obama Sets The Record Straight On Barack And Public Appearances
The rumor mill had been in overdrive after Michelle skipped some major political events, including former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration.
These decisions fueled gossip that the Obamas were no longer together, but Michelle firmly stated these were choices she made independently.
In a separate podcast appearance earlier this year, she dismissed rumors of marital tension, noting, "If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it."
She laughed as she assured listeners she's "not a martyr" and would never suffer in silence. "I'd be out there, like, 'Let me tell you what this fool did,'" she joked.
Michelle also addressed the divorce rumors during an appearance on Sophia Bush's iHeartRadio podcast, "Work in Progress."
The former First Lady said, "That's the thing that we women struggle with, disappointing people. I mean, so much so that this year, people couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself."
She blamed the rumors on society, noting, "This couldn't be a grown woman just making a set of decisions herself, right? But that's what society does to us."
Michelle Obama Says Therapy Is Helping Her Embrace A New Life Chapter
Meanwhile, Michelle is turning inward as she steps into what she calls the "next phase" of life. In a candid interview on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" podcast, she opened up about her personal journey with therapy and why she believes it's crucial for this new chapter.
"At this phase of my life, I'm in therapy right now because I'm transitioning, you know?" she revealed.
With Sasha and Malia now grown and on their own, Michelle described herself as an "empty nester," saying, "I'm 60 years old, I've finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact… my girls are in, you know, they've been launched!"
Michelle shared that therapy is helping her shed behaviors that no longer serve her growth. "So, I'm getting that tune-up for this next phase because I believe this is a whole 'nother phase in life for me," she explained. "And I now have the wisdom to know, let me go get some coaching while I'm doing it."
Now that the most demanding years of her life are behind her, Michelle is focused on herself. "Every choice that I'm making is completely mine," she said. "I now don't have the excuse of, 'Well, my kids need this,' or 'My husband needs that,' or 'The country needs that.'"
Encouraging others to explore mental health support, she added, "Everybody needs to find their form of it, the best way they can."
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