Crisis in the Obama marriage? They respond
In their podcast, Michelle and Barack Obama responded with humor and complicity to the rumors of separation.
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In the latest broadcast of the podcast “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson,” Michelle Obama and her husband, former President Barack Obama, They humorously addressed the persistent divorce rumors circulating since the beginning of 2025.
During the show, when Barack made his entrance, Craig Robinson jokingly said to him:
– “Do you like each other?” To which Michelle responded without missing a beat:
– “He’s my husband, friends!” – Michelle replied
Barack followed the joke with a wink:
– “She accepted me back. It was a critical moment… for a while.”
Robinson continued, “It’s so nice to have you both in the same room,” and Michelle added with a laugh:
“I know, because when we're not together, people think we're divorced!”
Michelle took the opportunity to seriously reaffirm her commitment:
“At no point during our marriage did I ever think about leaving my husband. We've had some very tough times, but also a lot of fun and adventures. I've become a better person because of the man I'm married to.”
Barack, visibly moved, added:
– “OK, now don’t make me cry.”
Both faced speculation that arose when Michelle missed public events such as former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration. Michelle clarified that these decisions were in response to her personal well-being, not marital issues. Barack admitted he was completely unaware of the rumors until someone pointed them out to him: “What are you talking about? What are you telling me?”
The joint appearance was clearly a public response to dispel speculation and reaffirm the strength of their bond after more than 30 years of marriage.
Obama Milestones
Michelle and Barack Obama met in 1989, while working at the same law firm in Chicago. They married in 1992 and have since become one of the most influential couples in American politics.
During the 2000s, Barack began his political rise as a state senator and then as a federal senator, eventually becoming the U.S. president in 2009, a position he held for two terms until 2017. Michelle, for her part, stood out as First Lady with initiatives focused on health, education, and family well-being.
After leaving the White House, both continued their public engagement through the Obama Foundation and founded Higher Ground, their audiovisual production company that offers social content for platforms like Netflix. They also published successful memoirs: Becoming (Michelle) and A Promised Land (Barack), in addition to collaborating on podcasts and other media projects.
With more than 30 years of marriage, the Obamas continue to be models of leadership, commitment, and teamwork.
What does Michelle say?
Michelle has spoken openly about the challenges in her marriage, including periods where she couldn't stand Barack, especially while raising their daughters, admitting that marriage requires constant work.
She has expressed her focus on authenticity, personal boundaries, and mental health, emphasizing her right to say “no” without causing conflict in her marriage.
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