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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gisele Fetterman lambasts 'terrible' media, says journalists bombarded her when husband was sick
The wife of Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., slammed the media for invading her family's privacy in a new podcast interview, saying the industry was rewarded for acting terribly. "My husband is a public figure, but I am a private citizen and journalists don't seem to really care," Gisele Fetterman told Meghan McCain in an upcoming episode of her podcast, "Citizen McCain." Gisele Fetterman explained how her house was surrounded by media trucks after her husband checked himself into Walter Reed Medical Center for depression weeks after he was sworn into the U.S. Senate in 2023. "They knew John wasn't there. They were looking for me, and I was in the car," she told McCain. "I went into the garage, but they were surrounding literally the whole outside [of] my house. National, local, and, you know, I am a private citizen." Democrat John Fetterman Declares Support For Ice, Condemning Any Calls For Abolition As 'Outrageous' Gisele Fetterman said she wished she could protect her children from public scrutiny but admitted that she wouldn't stop them from reading the reports about their father if they wanted to. Read On The Fox News App John Fetterman's health was a focal point during his Senate campaign for Pennsylvania after he suffered a stroke in May 2022. Though he won the race, the scrutiny over his health continued after he checked himself into Walter Reed to be treated for depression after taking office. He has been open in the years since about his cognitive and mental health struggles. McCain shared with Fetterman that the media coverage during her father John McCain's battle with brain cancer intensified the situation and made it "one of the worst times in my entire life." He died in 2018. McCain asked Fetterman if she felt the press had "learned any lessons" about treating people dealing with health issues with "kindness and compassion." Fetterman Lashes Out At 'Hit Piece' After Confrontation With Reporter About His Health "No," Fetterman responded. "Definitely not." She argued that the media profited from these stories so they were incentivized to report on personal matters. "I think they're rewarded by clicks and how many people read the article," she argued. "I think it's rewarded, so the goal is to be more and more terrible." Since taking office in 2023, John Fetterman has drawn criticism from progressives within his own party over his staunch support for Israel, immigration enforcement and occasional defense of President Donald Trump. Liberals Who Rallied Behind Fetterman Post-stroke In 2022 Turn On Pro-israel Senator After Ny Magazine Report Ahead of Trump's second inauguration, Fetterman faced backlash for meeting with the then-president-elect at Mar-a-Lago. He called Trump "kind" and "cordial" during an appearance on "The View," and said his New York criminal trial was "politically motivated." Reports have emerged from Fetterman's staffers describing erratic behavior behind the scenes since he took office. A New York Magazine article in May also revealed alleged tensions between Fetterman and his wife over his backing of Israel and its war in Gaza, and the senator dismissed the story as a "hit piece." In the wide-ranging "Citizen McCain" interview airing Wednesday at noon ET on 2WAY's "Citizen McCain," Gisele Fetterman also revealed she had no interest in running for political office and confessed she wouldn't be supportive of her husband running for president. Fox News Digital reached out to his office for article source: Gisele Fetterman lambasts 'terrible' media, says journalists bombarded her when husband was sick
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Barack and Michelle Obama finally open up on divorce rumors, say they have had hard times - are they splitting?
Barack and 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 Barack Obama . 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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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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo 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. Live Events ALSO READ: National Hot Dog Day 2025: The juiciest free and bargain deals happening on July 16 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) 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.
Newsweek
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Barack Obama, Michelle Share Update on Divorce Rumors—'Hard Times'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, shared an update on divorce rumors during a new episode of her podcast. Newsweek reached out to the Obamas' representative via email for comment on Wednesday. The Context Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States and served two terms from 2009 until 2017. The former president, 63, and former first lady, 61, got married on October 3, 1992 and share two children together: daughters Malia Obama, 27, and Sasha Obama, 24. At the start of this year, Michelle Obama did not attend former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral, and she skipped out on President Donald Trump's inauguration, too. Meghan McCain—the daughter of the late Republican Senator John McCain—added fuel to the fire on her Citizen McCain podcast, claiming she heard rumors that they were splitting up "by reputable people." What To Know On Wednesday's episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson—which Michelle Obama co-hosts with her older brother, Craig Robinson—Barack Obama appeared as a guest, and the spouses addressed their relationship. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama greet parents, trick-or-treaters and local school children at the north portico of the White House in Washington, D.C., during a Halloween celebration on October 31, 2009. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama greet parents, trick-or-treaters and local school children at the north portico of the White House in Washington, D.C., during a Halloween celebration on October 31, 2009. Kristoffer Tripplaar-Pool/Getty Images "Welcome to IMO, look at you," Michelle Obama said to her husband, to which Robinson teased: "Wait, you guys like each other?" "Oh yeah really, huh. That's the rumor mill," the Becoming author replied. "It's my husband, y'all." "She took me back!" Barack Obama joked, which prompted his wife to say: "Now don't start." "It was touch and go for a while," the politician playfully added. As the trio laughed, Robinson chimed in: "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 said. Later on in the podcast, she further shut down any rumors. "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," the attorney shared. "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." In response, Barack Obama told her not to "make me cry right at the beginning of the show." "Don't let me start tearing up now," he said. This isn't the first time Michelle Obama has touched on split rumors. In June, she pushed back on speculation during NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin. "It's like, OK, so we don't Instagram every minute of our lives," the Harvard Law School graduate said. "We are 60. We're 60, y'all. We just, you just are not gonna know what we're doing every minute of the day, you know?" What People Are Saying IMO teased the Barack Obama episode on Tuesday with a video posted to Instagram. In the comments, fans shared their excitement for the conversation. Black Panther actor Ricky Barksdale wrote in a note with 6,964 likes: "Hey man we need you back here, this babysitter is crazy." HBCU Symphony founder, who goes by @sirthebaptist on Instagram, said in a message: "Man I miss this guy being in charge of America." @_fabulousray shared in a reply with 56 likes: "I AMMMMMMMM SO ELATEDDDDDDDDD THAT OUR FOREVER PRESIDENT WILL FINALLLLLLLLY BE ON THE @imopodcasts. I have been waiting on his appearance since this podcast launched 4 months ago! God really does answers prayers. I am ready to see the swag and hear the laughter and jokes all while gaining more wisdom. I love y'all so much." @thenajahall remarked: "Mom and Dad!!!" @gemstone2014 added: "Very good conversation." What Happens Next IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson airs new episodes on Wednesdays on platforms like Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
Miami Herald
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Michelle Obama Speaks Out on Barack Split Rumors
Former first lady Michelle Obama has addressed Barack Obama split rumors in a new interview. Newsweek reached out to former President Barack Obama's representative outside regular working hours on Monday. The Obamas wed on October 3, 1992, and share two children together: daughtersMalia Obama, 26, and Sasha Obama, 24. Michelle Obama did not attend former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral in January. She later announced that she would also not be attending President Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration alongside her husband. In January, Meghan McCain—the daughter of the late Republican Senator John McCain—said on her podcast Citizen McCain that she heard rumors the couple was getting a divorce "by reputable people." "Very serious journalists telling me that they're hearing that the Obama divorce rumors are true," she said at the time. During Thursday's episode of NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, Michelle Obama dispelled divorce rumors. "Even in this phase in our lives, when Barack and I say something right or wrong, it does get covered," the former first lady said. "You know, the fact that people don't see me going out on a date with my husband sparks rumors of the end of our marriage. I mean, it's sort of..." Michelle Obama continued, before host Rachel Martin chimed in, "It's like the apocalypse!" "It's the apocalypse," the IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast host agreed. "It's like, OK, so we don't Instagram every minute of our lives. We are 60. We're 60, y'all. We just, you just are not gonna know what we're doing every minute of the day, you know?" This isn't the first time Michelle Obama, 61, spoke out about breakup rumors. On an April episode of Work in Progress with Sophia Bush, the Becoming author addressed her absences at recent events. "When I say no, for the most part people are like, I get it. And that's the thing we as women struggle with, is disappointing people. So much so that this year, people couldn't fathom that I was making a choice for myself, that they had to assume my husband and I were divorcing," she said. "This couldn't be a grown woman making a set of decisions for herself." Barack Obama shared in a May 11 post on Instagram: "Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms and mother-figures! @MichelleObama, the girls and I are so lucky to have you in our lives. We love you." The former president wished his wife a happy birthday in January via Instagram: "Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama. 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!" He also wished her a Happy Valentine's Day in February on the social media platform: "Thirty-two years together and you still take my breath away. Happy Valentine's Day, @MichelleObama!" New episodes of Wild Card with Rachel Martin air weekly on platforms like YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson airs new episodes on Wednesdays on the same platforms. Related Articles Michelle Obama Speaks Out on Defending Barack, Kids-'It Is Uncomfortable'Welcome to the Fashionable World of Tanya TaylorTrump's 10 Most Shocking Moments in 10 Years - and How Left & Right ReactedMichelle Obama Reveals Barack Obama White House 'Struggle' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Michelle Obama Speaks Out on Barack Split Rumors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former first lady Michelle Obama has addressed Barack Obama split rumors in a new interview. Newsweek reached out to former President Barack Obama's representative outside regular working hours on Monday. The Context The Obamas wed on October 3, 1992, and share two children together: daughters Malia Obama, 26, and Sasha Obama, 24. Michelle Obama did not attend former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral in January. She later announced that she would also not be attending President Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration alongside her husband. In January, Meghan McCain—the daughter of the late Republican Senator John McCain—said on her podcast Citizen McCain that she heard rumors the couple was getting a divorce "by reputable people." "Very serious journalists telling me that they're hearing that the Obama divorce rumors are true," she said at the time. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama attend a men's singles first round match during the 2023 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 28, 2023 in New York City. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama attend a men's singles first round match during the 2023 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 28, 2023 in New York City. Jean Catuffe/GC Images What To Know During Thursday's episode of NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, Michelle Obama dispelled divorce rumors. "Even in this phase in our lives, when Barack and I say something right or wrong, it does get covered," the former first lady said. "You know, the fact that people don't see me going out on a date with my husband sparks rumors of the end of our marriage. I mean, it's sort of..." Michelle Obama continued, before host Rachel Martin chimed in, "It's like the apocalypse!" "It's the apocalypse," the IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast host agreed. "It's like, OK, so we don't Instagram every minute of our lives. We are 60. We're 60, y'all. We just, you just are not gonna know what we're doing every minute of the day, you know?" This isn't the first time Michelle Obama, 61, spoke out about breakup rumors. On an April episode of Work in Progress with Sophia Bush, the Becoming author addressed her absences at recent events. "When I say no, for the most part people are like, I get it. And that's the thing we as women struggle with, is disappointing people. So much so that this year, people couldn't fathom that I was making a choice for myself, that they had to assume my husband and I were divorcing," she said. "This couldn't be a grown woman making a set of decisions for herself." What People Are Saying Barack Obama shared in a May 11 post on Instagram: "Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms and mother-figures! @MichelleObama, the girls and I are so lucky to have you in our lives. We love you." The former president wished his wife a happy birthday in January via Instagram: "Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama. 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!" He also wished her a Happy Valentine's Day in February on the social media platform: "Thirty-two years together and you still take my breath away. Happy Valentine's Day, @MichelleObama!" What Happens Next New episodes of Wild Card with Rachel Martin air weekly on platforms like YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson airs new episodes on Wednesdays on the same platforms.
