Are Barack and Michelle Obama heading for divorce? Internet speculates after her absence from Trump inauguration event

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.

I think Barack and Michelle Obama are heading for divorce.

His letters talking about how he fantasizes about sex with men "every day" had to be the icing on the cake for her. What woman wants to deal with that, especially in the public eye?

¡ª Freedom Party! (@DavidJo1960) January 14, 2025

Yet others said that this is Michelle's way of making a very 'specific political statement.'

I don¡¯t know anything about their marriage, but it¡¯s very clear to me that Michelle Obama is making a very specific *political* statement with these absences. She would never choose Jimmy Carter¡¯s funeral to announce her divorce. Let¡¯s be sensible here https://t.co/i9q4zpOIZd

¡ª liz (@lizatliz) January 14, 2025

Are Michelle and Barack Obama headed for DIVORCE?

Is he insinuating that Michelle LACKS grace?

Wow!!!! ? pic.twitter.com/gCHgFDnWxS

¡ª Madeleine Case Tweets? (@McCannCaseTweet) January 14, 2025

Have you noticed Michelle Obama has been missing from public events?

RUMORS ARE CIRCULATING THAT MICHELLE AND BARACK ARE IN THE PROCESS OF SPLITTING UP AFTER AN ALLEGED AFFAIR WITH THE CHEF WHO MYSTERIOUSLY DROWNED ¡°PADDLEBOARDING¡± ??

His body was discovered in 8 ft water in¡­ pic.twitter.com/vcka9199HE

¡ª Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) January 16, 2025

Barack Obama: ¡°Michelle come on, I told you we gotta get ready to go to Trump¡¯s inauguration¡±

Michelle Obama: pic.twitter.com/e8ByuxBoOl

¡ª Meech (@MediumSizeMeech) January 14, 2025

There are strong rumors circulating about a possible divorce between Michelle "Big Mike" Obama and Barack Obama.

Speculation is growing as Michelle has already missed Jimmy Carter¡¯s funeral and will once again be skipping Donald Trump¡¯s upcoming inauguration, which Barack will¡­ pic.twitter.com/qP3V7jqh14

¡ª Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) January 16, 2025

How Barack and Michelle met

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.

Happy anniversary, @MichelleObama! 32 years together, and I couldn¡¯t have asked for a better partner and friend to go through life with. pic.twitter.com/04t41YYfN6

¡ª Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 3, 2024

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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