They never miss an anniversary or an important date for their relationship. Since the first election of Barack Obama in 2008, their presidential tandem has been the most appreciated in the United States and their popularity has never waned. United since 1992, they have gone through joys and storms, particularly over the eight years in office of the Head of State. But in recent weeks, rumors around a potential divorce are gaining more and more momentum. For what ?
At Jimmy Carter’s funeral in Washington on January 9, Barack Obama was alone in the ranks of the national cathedral. Next to him were the president elected on November 5, 2024, Donald Trump, and his wife Melania. But no trace of Michelle Obama, who usually never misses these important events. On January 14, in a press release, the former leader confirmed his attendance at the billionaire’s inauguration on January 20, and announced that his wife would not be present. To the point that Internet users are starting to ask questions.
Michelle Obama’s absence from Donald Trump’s inauguration sows trouble in her marriage
If Michelle Obama refuses to attend the same events as her famous husband, does that mean she is separated from him? According to the confidences of a source close to People it would not be the case. The former First Lady simply no longer wants to pretend that she supports Donald Trump. “One should not exaggerate one’s feelings towards [Trump]. She’s not the type to put on a nice face and pretend for protocol reasons.”pointed out the informant. “Michelle doesn’t do anything because it’s expected, because it’s protocol or because it’s tradition. »
On X, speculation around the reason for his withdrawal from official events is rife. “I said it, the Obamas are going to divorce”we can read among other numerous comments. “An Obama divorce wasn’t part of my 2025 predictions, but it could happen”an Internet user is alarmed. “She and Obama are on bad terms!” They are going to divorce!!! They stop attending functions together”points out another network user. Other Internet users temper and insist: “Michelle Obama is grieving her mother… Besides not being a political figure, y’all believe a TikTok that she and Barack are divorcing because she missed a funeral and wouldn’t attend at the inauguration of a criminal »exasperates an Internet user.
This “constant tension” between Michelle and Barack Obama at the White House
The Daily Mai l recalls that in his memoirs published in 2020, A promised land (ed. Fayard), Barack Obama recounted his wife’s concerns without filter before he decided to launch the race for the White House. “This is not what I signed up for, Barack. I feel like I’m doing everything on my own.”would have one day told him his wife, mother of their two daughters, Malia and Sasha, born in 1998 and 2001.
Aware of the impact that her husband’s election could have on American society, the lawyer had consented to this political adventure. But Barack Obama admitted that their first years at the head of the country were a real challenge for their relationship. In his memoirs, he remembers a “underlying tension, subtle but constant » between his wife and him. Their departure from Washington in 2017 allowed them to “recharge their friendship” and of “rediscover their love”.
