Barack and Michelle Obama have finally addressed persistent rumors about their marriage, using a lighthearted moment on Michelle’s podcast to set the record straight.
The former president joined his wife and her brother, Craig Robinson, on the latest episode of the IMO podcast, where Michelle playfully introduced Barack as a “very, very, very special guest,” according to Page Six.
Joking Their Way Through the Rumors
As the trio chatted, Craig teased the couple by asking if they even liked each other anymore, prompting laughter. “The rumor mill… It’s my husband, y’all,” Michelle quipped.
Barack then chimed in with a joke of his own: “She took me back… It was touch and go for a while.”
The former first couple leaned into the humor surrounding the speculation, with Michelle later adding, “I know, ’cause when we aren’t seen together, folks think we’re divorced.”
Craig shared a story about a woman he met in Wichita, Kansas, who eagerly asked him if the Obamas were splitting up—and was relieved to learn the rumors were false.
Barack noted that he rarely hears the rumors unless someone from his team brings them to his attention.
Michelle: ‘Never Thought About Quitting My Man’
Michelle used the moment to reflect more seriously on their decades-long relationship. Married since 1992 and parents to daughters Sasha and Malia, she said, “There has not been one moment in our marriage where I thought about quittin’ my man,” even during “some really hard times.”
“We’ve had so much fun, so many adventures,” she continued. “And I’ve become a better person because of the man I married.”
Barack smiled and joked in response: “Don’t make me cry now.”
Background to the Speculation
The Obamas’ marriage faced increased scrutiny earlier this year, especially after Michelle skipped both former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral and Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Those absences sparked a new wave of speculation about possible marital issues.
But the couple’s recent appearance and candid conversation make it clear: they’re still very much together, and still laughing through it all.
FAQs
1. Are Michelle and Barack Obama married?
Yes, they have been married since 1992.
2. How long have they been together?
More than 30 years.
3. Who was the first Black First Lady of the United States?
Michelle Obama.
4. How were their daughters conceived?
Michelle has publicly shared that Sasha and Malia were conceived through IVF, as mentioned in her memoir.
