Former First Lady’s Comments Spark Outrage Among Traditional Americans
Megyn Kelly is raising eyebrows — and asking hard questions — about Michelle Obama’s take on marriage.
During a recent episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, the conservative host reacted sharply to comments made by Michelle Obama on her podcast, The Light Podcast. Obama suggested that it’s normal to go through 10 bad years in a 50-year marriage, calling it a natural part of long-term relationships.
But Kelly, a strong advocate for traditional family values, wasn’t buying it.
“I’ve been married for nearly 18 years and not one of them was bad,” Kelly said. “If Michelle feels that way, maybe she and Barack married the wrong people.”
Critics Say Michelle Obama’s Comments Undermine Marriage
Kelly was joined by Maureen Callahan, a cultural critic and guest host on Kelly’s MK Media platform. Together, they dismantled what they called Michelle’s “toxic” view of marriage — one that many feel is incompatible with Christian, conservative values.
Callahan argued that Michelle Obama’s remarks were more than just out-of-touch — they were a “public airing of marital resentment” and offered nothing meaningful for couples seeking strong, God-centered relationships.
“Every time she speaks, she makes Barack Obama sound like dead weight,” Callahan said. “That’s not partnership. That’s bitterness.”
Is the Obama Marriage Cracking Behind the Scenes?
The Obamas have been married since 1992 and have long been portrayed by the media as a model couple. But Michelle’s tone in recent interviews and her new podcast has fueled divorce rumors and led some to question whether the former First Couple is truly as united as they seem.
Meanwhile, Kelly — who married author Douglas Brunt in 2008 — emphasized the importance of mutual respect, shared values, and gratitude in building a lasting relationship.
Conservative viewers have long championed faith-based marriage, and many are pushing back against what they see as Hollywood-style relationship cynicism coming from the Obamas.
Why This Story Matters to Conservative Americans
At a time when marriage and faith are under attack in culture, many older Americans are turning to trusted voices like Megyn Kelly for common-sense takes on relationships, family, and morality. This latest exchange highlights the growing divide between traditional marriage ideals and the progressive narrative pushed by political elites.
Michelle Obama’s view may resonate with some on the Left, but for God-fearing, America-loving families, her message misses the mark.