Michelle Obama Shuts Down Marriage Rumors

Michelle Obama is putting to rest rumors about trouble in her marriage to Barack Obama. Speculation began when Barack attended former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral without her, followed by Michelle skipping Donald Trump’s second inauguration. On the Work in Progress podcast, Michelle clarified that her absence wasn’t about marital issues. “Sometimes I say no just to prioritize myself,” she said, adding that society often assumes the worst when women make independent choices.

Barack recently admitted that his presidency strained their relationship, saying, “I was in a deep deficit with my wife.”

Michelle has also been candid about past struggles, noting in a 2023 interview, “There were 10 years where I just couldn’t stand him,” but emphasized the value of long-term commitment.

Sources close to the couple confirm there’s no trouble. “They’ve never claimed to be perfect — they’re just real,” said one insider.

Michelle’s message: choosing yourself doesn’t mean your marriage is falling apart — it can mean it’s strong enough to grow.