Barack and Michelle Obama are setting the record straight on those pesky divorce rumors that have been buzzing louder than a beehive at a picnic.
ABC News reported that after months of speculation, the former president and first lady teamed up for a podcast appearance to dismiss whispers of marital strife with humor and a united front.
These rumors kicked off earlier this year when Barack showed up solo to some high-profile events, leaving tongues wagging about the state of their union.
Michelle, for her part, has been upfront about choosing to skip certain public functions, enjoying a newfound sense of liberty now that her daughters are grown and her husband is out of office.
She elaborated on this freedom during a previous podcast episode on July 9, making it clear her absences are about personal choice, not domestic discord.
Fast forward to Wednesday, when the couple joined Michelle’s brother, Craig Robinson, on the "IMO" podcast for a chat that started with some lighthearted jabs at the rumor mill.
"Wait, you guys like each other?" Craig teased, setting the tone for a conversation that was equal parts funny and firm.
Well, Craig, if liking each other means debunking baseless gossip with a smile, then sure, they’re head over heels—unlike some progressive narratives that thrive on division over substance. "Oh yeah, the rumor mill," Michelle quipped, brushing off the speculation as if swatting a fly at a barbecue.
Barack chimed in with a smirk, saying, "She took me back," adding a playful spin while subtly reminding everyone that their marriage, forged in Chicago back in 1992, isn’t so easily shaken.
Let’s be real—while the left often paints personal lives as public property, this couple’s knack for keeping things classy under scrutiny is a refreshing pushback against woke overreach.
Craig couldn’t resist noting, "It’s so nice to have you both in the same room together," a line that underscores how rare such joint appearances have become.
Michelle didn’t miss a beat, replying, "I know, 'cause when we aren't, folks think we're divorced," a sharp reminder of how quickly assumptions spiral in today’s hyper-connected, speculation-driven culture.
She also reflected on her current life stage, stating, "This stage in life for me is the first time that I have been completely free," a sentiment many can appreciate, even if some progressive agendas might frame such freedom as a threat to outdated norms.
Wrapping up, Michelle drove the point home with heartfelt clarity: "There hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I thought about quittin' my man. And we've had some really hard times."
She continued, "We have 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," a testament to resilience that cuts through the noise of tabloid fodder.
Barack, not to be outdone, shared his tribute on Valentine’s Day via Instagram, noting, "Thirty-two years together and you still take my breath away," a post matched by Michelle’s own affectionate words online.
Her caption read, "If there's one person I can always count on, it's you, @BarackObama. You're my rock. Always have been. Always will be."
While sweet, it’s also a quiet rebuke to a culture obsessed with tearing down rather than building up—something conservatives have long championed in family values, even if we question some of the Obamas’ policy legacies.