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Michelle Obama on being ‘glad’ she didn’t have a son: ‘He would’ve been a Barack Obama’

UNITED STATES, JUN 19 – Michelle Obama reflected on parenting challenges and said raising a son like Barack Obama would have been difficult, emphasizing the importance of preparing boys for resilience, she said on her podcast.

  • Michelle Obama expressed relief about not having a son, stating, 'He would’ve been a Barack Obama!' during her podcast IMO with Angie Martinez and Craig Robinson.
  • She noted that a hypothetical son would carry the burden of his father's name, saying, 'I’m so glad I didn’t have a boy.'
  • In a previous podcast, Obama discussed divorce rumors, stating, 'When I say no... people couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself.'
  • Obama emphasized her right to make personal choices, explaining that it's labeled negatively if it doesn't fit societal stereotypes.
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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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