Michelle Obama explains why she feels 'completely free' for the first time
She stated that she feels 'completely free' for the first time, making choices solely for herself now that her husband is no longer president and their children are grown.
Michelle clarified that the couple's infrequent public appearances are due to their age and not wanting to document every moment, rather than marital problems.
She also defended her decision to skip events such as Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration, asserting her right to define her own actions.
Michelle Obama had previously addressed these divorce rumors in April, indicating that people generally accept her denials.
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