Michelle added fuel to these rumors when she used the first episode of her new podcast to complain about Barack, doing so seemingly as much as she possibly could. Mi

Speculation about the Obamas' marriage has been a hot topic, especially with Michelle's absence from several high-profile events. Notably, she skipped former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and President Donald Trump's inauguration, both of which Barack attended solo. These absences fueled rumors of a rift between the couple.