Overview

• On NPR’s Wild Card podcast, Michelle Obama quipped that she and Barack are “too old for Instagram” and don’t post every moment of their relationship, countering persistent divorce rumors.
• She explained that skipping President Trump’s inauguration and former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral was a conscious decision to define her own ambition and prioritize personal well-being.
• The former first lady emphasized that any real marital struggles would be public, asserting “if I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it.”
• Recent sightings of the Obamas on date nights in New York City and Washington, plus Barack Obama’s affectionate social media tributes, reinforce their enduring partnership.
• Michelle Obama said she’s in therapy to support her transition into this life phase and to focus on choices that align with her own priorities.