Radio host Megyn Kelly has raised doubts about former First Lady Michelle Obama’s recent efforts to counter speculation about her marriage to former President Barack Obama. Speaking on her SiriusXM radio program Saturday, April 19, Kelly questioned the sincerity of Michelle Obama’s comments regarding her relationship with the former president, suggesting a pattern of negativity in her public remarks about him.
In conversation with Maureen Callahan, an opinion writer for the Daily Mail, Kelly remarked that she believed the Obamas may not have been well-suited as a couple. Kelly noted that in her view, Michelle Obama seldom speaks positively about her husband, and instead often offers remarks that reflect poorly on him. She observed that it was uncommon to hear Michelle Obama praising Barack Obama’s intellect, parenting, or leadership, stating that such expressions would be typical for a spouse of a former president.
Callahan shared similar views during the broadcast, suggesting that Michelle Obama appeared to regard Barack Obama as a burden in their post-White House life. Callahan asserted that Michelle Obama was not a credible source of relationship advice, claiming she lacked insight on such matters.
Discussion of the Obamas’ 33-year marriage has increased among conservative commentators, with Kelly among the more prominent voices scrutinizing their relationship. Speculation about a possible divorce between the former first couple gained momentum following Michelle Obama’s absence from President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2017. Some commentators revived debunked claims linking Barack Obama to an alleged affair with actor Jennifer Aniston, despite no credible evidence supporting those rumors.
Earlier this month, Michelle Obama addressed the ongoing speculation during an appearance on the “Work in Progress” podcast, hosted by actor Sophia Bush. In that interview, she suggested that recent personal decisions she had made may have been misinterpreted by the public, fueling divorce rumors. She noted that people were quick to assume marital trouble rather than consider she had acted independently of her husband.
Michelle Obama has also spoken more broadly about long-term relationships on her own podcast, “IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson,” co-hosted with her brother, Craig. In a recent episode, she discussed the challenges and dynamics of sustained partnerships, although she did not directly address specific rumors or events tied to her own marriage.
Kelly and Callahan’s criticisms are part of a broader narrative among some conservative media figures who have repeatedly questioned the authenticity of the Obamas’ public image. These discussions have surfaced intermittently since the couple left the White House in 2017.
Neither Barack nor Michelle Obama has issued direct statements about divorce rumors beyond Michelle Obama’s recent comments. The couple, who married in 1992, has often described their relationship in terms of mutual respect and enduring support, particularly during their time in public office.
The Obamas are putting those persistent divorce rumors to rest in the most stylish way possible: by proving they’re as cool as ever. The former president and first lady were seen enjoying a date night in Georgetown, Washington D.C. on Saturday, April 19.
A video shared on Instagram and reported by TMZ shows the couple dining at Osteria Mozza. According to the outlet, their appearance was met with cheers and applause from fellow patrons.
