Barack Obama admits he had to ‘dig himself out of a hole’ with Michelle amid divorce rumors
Barack Obama opens up about challenges in his marriage to Michelle
- Barack Obama has openly discussed the challenges within his 32-year marriage to Michelle Obama, stating he is now on “level ground” after previously being in a “deep deficit.”
- His comments follow earlier remarks in April, where he admitted trying to “dig myself out of that hole” by doing “occasionally fun things” for his wife.
- Michelle addressed speculation about their marriage, clarifying that her decision to skip events like Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration was a personal choice, not indicative of marital issues.
- She criticized societal pressure on women to conform, noting that her independent decisions were wrongly interpreted as signs of divorce.
- The couple, who have two daughters, Malia and Sasha, recently joked about the “rumor mill” regarding their relationship during an appearance on Michelle and Craig Robinson’s podcast, IMO.