Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle addressed speculation about their divorce in a recent podcast episode. The couple joked about the rumors, with Michelle saying that people think they’re divorced when they’re not together.
The rumors started circulating after Michelle skipped several high-profile events, including President Donald Trump’s second inauguration and Jimmy Carter’s state funeral in January. Barack said he misses being in the public eye and gets confused when someone mentions a rumor without context.
Michelle has previously spoken about couples therapy with her husband, saying it’s helped them navigate hard times and become better people together. She also emphasized her desire for freedom to make choices that suit her, which she says is something she’s now enjoying after leaving the White House.
The couple married in 1992 and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha. Despite the rumors, they seem committed to each other, with Barack joking that Michelle “took him back” after a rough patch.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/07/17/barack-obama-michelle-divorce-rumor