Rumors about a possible split between President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have been spreading on social media platforms. Some followers and X (formerly Twitter) users are speculating about potential marital problems for the former first couple after it was disclosed that Michelle, 61, would not accompany her husband Barack, 63, to Donald Trump‘s inauguration.
Now, a “blind item” has emerged on TikTok claiming that Barack is “sleeping with a female podcaster.” On January 21st, the celebrity gossip accounts @celebriteablindsbackup and @entylawyer released an analysis video on the social media platform. They mentioned that an unnamed insider recently revealed that the “thirsty female sports podcaster” continues to discuss the alleged affair incessantly.
Barack and Michelle Obama Spark Divorce Rumors After TikTok 'Blind Item' Alleges He's Linked to a 'Sports Podcaster'
The full January 17th "blind item" read: "For the past several months I have been writing in this space about the former A++ lister and his wife splitting. Appartently, the thirsty female sports podcaster the former A++ lister is seeing, won't stop talking about it. Barack & Michelle Obama."
The aforementioned TikTok accounts also shared an additional "blind item" from January 14th supposedly about the Obamas that read: "The former A++ lister is set to announce his divorce. Neither of them want to go through decades of pretending." Another one on the 11th read: "The fairly recent former A++ lister and his significant other don't even live together any longer. Michelle and Barack Obama."
Speculation Grows On Social Media About Barack And Michelle Obama's Marriage Amid His Solo Appearances At 2 Major Events
As announced last week by Barack and Michelle Obama’s office to the Associated Press, “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration.” Michelle was conspicuously missing from former President Jimmy Carter's funeral on January 9th because of a conflicting engagement.
These two significant absences have some supporters of the influential duo worried that all may not be well, prompting many to voice their opinions on social media. As reported by The Daily Mail, one user recently tweeted: "'I'm calling it, the Obamas are getting a divorce." Someone else theorized: "An Obama divorce would not be on my 2025 predictions but it might happen."
One other noted: "Her and Obama are on the outs!! They are getting a divorce!!! She doesn't want to be around him!!!" An additional user commented: "Sounds like an Obama divorce is on the horizon, we've all seen it, they stop attending functions together."
Michelle and Barack crossed paths for the first time in 1989 while employed at a law firm in Chicago. They tied the knot in 1992. Their family grew with the birth of their first daughter, Malia, in 1998, followed by the arrival of their second daughter, Sasha, in 2001.
Some people on X defended the Obamas, suggesting that Michelle's decision to miss President-elect Trump's inauguration on January 20th could be interpreted as a political gesture, rather than an indication of marital issues between her and Barack. One tweeted: "'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."
They added: "She would never choose Jimmy Carter's funeral to announce her divorce. Let's be sensible here." Someone else concurred, writing: "Michelle Obama is in mourning/grieving the loss of her mom… On top of her not being a political figure and you all believe a TikTok about her and Barack getting a divorce because she missed a funeral and won't attend a felon's inauguration."
