Former First Lady Michelle Obama has lashed out at the swirling rumors that her marriage has collapsed, but she stopped short of confirming that she’s not getting divorced.
As Slay News has reported, rumors that she and former President Barack Obama are getting divorced have been circulating for months.
Several insiders have claimed that the Democrat power couple has long been separated but continued the charade as a display of unity during the 2024 election.
During a podcast interview published Wednesday, Michelle Obama responded by complaining about the interest in the rumors but failed to confirm or deny whether they are true.
Michelle Obama had attracted attention and even prompted questions about her marriage after skipping recent high-profile events.
She failed to join her husband for President Donald Trump’s inauguration and the late President Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
Barack Obama attended both major events on his own.
She told podcast host Sophia Bush that people believe they are divorcing because of how she spends her time, saying:
“But the interesting thing is that when I say no, for the most part, people are like, ‘I get it, and I’m okay,’ right?
“And that’s the thing that we as women, I