Barack and Michelle Obama finally open up on divorce rumors, say they have had hard times - are they splitting?
Michelle Obama
are once again making headlines. The couple spoke candidly about the ongoing divorce speculation. On a recent episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, the former First Lady welcomed a special guest, her husband of 32 years, former President
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The two appeared together in a lighthearted but meaningful episode, where they finally addressed the divorce rumors that had been circulating online for months.
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Are Barack and Michelle Obama splitting?
The 63-year-old former president and 61-year-old former first lady wed on October 3, 1992, and have two daughters-Malia Obama, 27, and Sasha Obama, 24.
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At the beginning of this year, Michelle Obama did not attend the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter and also omitted attending President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Meghan McCain, the daughter of the deceased Republican Senator John McCain, exacerbated speculation on her Citizen McCain podcast by asserting that she had credible reports about their separation from reliable sources, as per a report by Newsweek.
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How did Barack respond on the podcast?
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama talked about their relationship. They made it clear with laughter, vulnerability, and deep affection that their bond is unbreakable even after years of scrutiny and challenges.
They acknowledged that they have had difficult times, quitting was never an option. With warmth and humor, the couple reaffirmed their love, giving fans a rare and heartfelt look into their 32-year marriage and shared life journey, as per a report by Newsweek.
'Welcome to IMO, look at you." "Wait, you guys like each other?" Robinson teased after Michelle Obama told her husband.
'Oh yeah really, huh. That's the rumor mill,' Michelle said. "It's my husband, y'all."
"She took me back!" When Barack Obama joked, his wife said, "Now don't start."
"For a while, it was touch and go," the politician added in jest.
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What did Michelle Obama say about the rumors?
While the three of them were laughing, Robinson added, 'It's so nice to have you both in the same room." 'I know because when we aren't, folks think we're divorced," Michelle Obama stated. She dispelled any more rumors later in the podcast.
"There hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I've thought about quitting my man, and we've had some really hard times," she stated.
"We've 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 replied that she shouldn't "make me cry right at the beginning of the show."
"Don't let me start tearing up now," said the man.
Michelle Obama has previously hinted to split speculation. She refuted rumors during NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin in June, as quoted in a report by Newsweek.
Fans expressed their excitement for the discussion after IMO teased the Barack Obama episode on Tuesday with a video uploaded to Instagram.
Black Panther actor Ricky Barksdale wrote, "Hey man, we need you back here, this babysitter is crazy."
The founder of HBCU Symphony, who uses the Instagram handle @sirthebaptist, wrote: "Man, I miss this guy being in charge of America."
One user wrote: "I'm so happy that our president of all time will finally be on the @imopodcasts. Since the start of this podcast four months ago, I have been anticipating his arrival! Prayers are answered by God. As I gain more knowledge, I can't wait to see the swag and hear the jokes and laughter. I adore you all very much.
FAQs
Are Barack and Michelle Obama divorcing?
No, the Obamas confirmed they are still together and denied the rumors during Michelle's podcast.
Where did the divorce rumors originate?
The speculation was fueled by rumors and commentary on other podcasts, including one hosted by Meghan McCain.
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