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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Brittany Miller

Obama jokes Michelle ‘took me back’ as divorce rumors swirl

  • Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have publicly addressed ongoing divorce rumors during an appearance on Michelle's IMO podcast.
  • The couple joked about the speculation, with the former president making light of the situation by saying, “she took me back!” as he joined the podcast alongside his wife’s brother Craig Robinson.
  • Michelle explained that at 60, they do not feel the need to document every moment of their lives on social media, which can fuel such gossip.
  • Rumours intensified after Michelle did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral or Donald Trump's inauguration.
  • Michelle defended her decision to skip these events, asserting that she is now choosing to define her own activities rather than adhering to public expectations.

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