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Michelle Obama Says She Now Feels ‘Completely Free’

UNITED STATES, JUL 09 – Michelle Obama said she feels completely free for the first time, fueling speculation about her marriage despite the couple's continued public appearances and family events.

  • On July 9, Michelle Obama told her IMO podcast she feels “completely free,” reigniting divorce rumors about her and Barack Obama.
  • Earlier this year, Michelle Obama skipped Trump's inauguration and Carter's funeral, fueling divorce rumors amid her growing independence statements.
  • Michelle Obama stated she chose not to attend funerals and inaugurations, fueling divorce rumors by highlighting her increased independence.
  • Despite ongoing rumors, Michelle and Barack Obama publicly reaffirm their unity with Father’s Day tributes and joint appearances.
  • Michelle Obama’s recent comments about feeling 'completely free' as an empty nester have intensified divorce rumors, highlighting a broader trend of former First Ladies embracing personal independence.
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Michelle Obama has spoken out again about the tough years in the White House. "For the first time, I'm completely free," she said in a recent interview, noting that her past decisions were often in the best interests of her husband Barack or their two children. "People assumed that was what broke up our marriage," she added.

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