There have been many rumors going around that Barack and Michelle Obama might be getting a divorce. But is that really true? We have some information on this.
According to The Daily Mail, people are starting to wonder about the Obamas’ marriage since it was announced that Michelle Obama won’t be going to Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony with Barack.
Barack and Michelle Obama spark speculation they are 'heading for divorce' amid notable public absences https://t.co/zqa8HugLjE pic.twitter.com/6dPiD22Gss
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) January 15, 2025
Former President Barack Obama is set to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies, according to a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama shared with the Associated Press this week. However, Michelle Obama, the former first lady, will not be there for the inauguration.
This news has sparked curiosity about the relationship between the former couple, leading many to question why Michelle won’t be attending.
What people are saying
On January 9, Michelle Obama was noticeably missing from the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, explaining that she had a “scheduling conflict.”
Fans of the famous couple are concerned about these two significant absences, with some speculating that there might be issues in their relationship. Theories have been popping up on social media platform X as users share their thoughts.
👀 Rumors starting that Michelle and Barack are on their way toward divorce which is why she wasn’t at Carter’s funeral and won’t be at the inauguration. 👀 pic.twitter.com/Wrx3rmuq6u
— ❄️☃️Colorado Girl in Ohio☃️❄️ (@ColoradoOhio) January 14, 2025
One person speculated, “I’m predicting it now, the Obamas are going to get a divorce.”
“An Obama divorce isn’t something I’d expect in 2025, but it could happen,” another commenter said.
“Looks like a divorce for the Obamas is on the horizon,” a third person noted. We’ve all seen it: they’ve stopped attending events together.
However, not everyone thinks there are issues in their marriage. Some believe Michelle’s absence is more about her political career than personal problems.
“I don’t know much about their relationship, but it seems clear to me that Michelle Obama is using her time away to make a specific political point,” one user stated. She wouldn’t announce a divorce during Jimmy Carter’s funeral. Let’s be reasonable here.
Since they first met in 1989 while working at a law firm in Chicago, the Obamas have been a famous power couple. Their first daughter, Malia, was born in 1998, and their second daughter, Sasha, followed in 2001. They tied the knot in 1992.