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Obama’s Marriage Officially Over?

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Who would have expected this?

Meghan McCain, daughter of the late Republican Senator John McCain, recently stirred the pot on her Citizen McCain podcast by discussing rumors that former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama might be heading for a divorce. According to McCain, these rumors are not just hearsay, but have come from “reputable people” and well-known journalists. While McCain has had her share of criticism for Barack Obama’s policies, she has also complimented the couple in the past.

It’s no secret that the Obamas have been relatively low-key in recent months, and Michelle’s absence at key public events has fueled speculation about their relationship. The latest wave of rumors was discussed on the January 22 episode of McCain’s podcast, where she and Puck journalist Tara Palmeri openly acknowledged hearing the buzz from credible sources. McCain pointed out that these rumors were not just from random individuals but from serious political insiders. Palmeri also mentioned that she had heard that the Obamas were living “separate lives,” which she interpreted as part of Michelle Obama’s resistance to the current political climate.

McCain went further, suggesting that a divorce would represent a “metaphorical last arrow” in the heart of the Democratic Party. She argued that such an event would signal the end of an era for Democrats, a party already struggling to maintain a clear identity. With the political left facing mounting challenges, McCain’s comments reflect her view that a split between the Obamas could have broader implications for the party’s future.

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Further fueling speculation, Michelle Obama was absent not only from Donald Trump’s inauguration but also from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral. Barack Obama attended both events alone, adding to the buzz surrounding their relationship.

While there is no solid evidence to support the rumors of a divorce, conservative voices like Megyn Kelly have echoed McCain’s sentiment, suggesting that if true, it would send shockwaves through the Democratic establishment. Both Barack and Michelle Obama have remained silent on the matter, and no official statement has been made about the state of their marriage.

In recent years, the Obamas have been a dominant political and cultural force, and any shift in their personal lives could reverberate far beyond their family. The idea of a presidential divorce is a rarity in American history—only Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump have been divorced while in office. Should these rumors prove true, it would undeniably be a historic moment in modern politics.