- Obama Couple Shut Down Divorce Rumours
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By Grateful Ogunjebe
Former United States President, Barack Obama, and his wife Michelle Obama have addressed recurring rumours suggesting their marriage is under strain.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the couple set the record straight during an episode of the “Informed Musings Only (IMO)” podcast, hosted by Michelle’s brother, Craig Robinson.
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Reacting to a comment from Craig about how rare it was to have them both in the same room, Michelle joked, “I know, because when we aren’t, folks think we’re divorced.”
Barack responded by saying he was usually unaware of such speculations. “I don’t even know this stuff’s going on. And then somebody will mention it to me, and I’m all like, ‘What are you talking about?’” he said.
Michelle went on to affirm the strength of their relationship, stating, “There hasn’t been one moment in our marriage where I’ve thought about quitting on my man. We’ve had some really hard times, and we’ve had a lot of fun times, a lot of adventures. I have become a better person because of the man I’m married to.”
The former first lady had earlier tackled similar speculations in a separate interview on NPR’s Wild Card show, where she pointed out that public assumptions often stem from her and Barack not being seen together frequently. “The fact that people don’t see me going out on a date with my husband sparks rumours of the end of our marriage,” she said.
Michelle also noted the burden of public scrutiny, stating, “Even in this phase in our lives, when Barack and I say something, right or wrong, it does get covered.”
The Obamas, who got married in 1992, have two daughters, Malia and Sasha, and continue to be regarded as one of the most influential couples in modern American politics.
