On Monday, it was confirmed that Michelle Obama would not be attending the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. This marks the second time in a month that the former First Lady of the United States will miss an official event while her husband, former President Barack Obama, participates. This decision has sparked a wave of divorce rumours across the internet.
The Office of Barack and Michelle Obama released a statement confirming, "Former President Barack Obama will attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies, while former First Lady Michelle Obama will not be present at the upcoming inauguration."?
This marks a departure from tradition, as former presidents and first ladies typically attend the swearing-in ceremony.
The internet was soon filled with divorce rumors, with one post on X even referencing Barack Obama's 1982 letters, in which he confessed to having thoughts about being intimate with men.
Yet others said that this is Michelle's way of making a very 'specific political statement.'
Barack and Michelle Obama's love story began in 1989 when they met at the Sidley Austin law firm in Chicago, where Michelle was assigned to mentor Barack.?
Their relationship grew stronger over time, and after a couple of years of dating, Barack proposed to Michelle in 1991.?
They married on October 3, 1992, at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago.
They have two daughters: Malia, born in 1998, and Sasha, born in 2001.?
Over the years, Barack and Michelle have been open about the challenges they have faced, including balancing demanding careers with family life, but their love for each other has remained steadfast.?
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