Michelle Obama

Media 4 days ago

Michelle Obama says affirmative action no different than athlete admissions

Michelle Obama questioned outrage over affirmative action by saying college admissions for athletes and legacy students are essentially the same thing.

Politics 4 days ago

Vance, Harris, Obama issue tributes to Rev Jesse Jackson

JD Vance, Kamala Harris and Barack Obama were among the prominent figures who issued remarks pertaining to Rev. Jesse Jackson following his death on Tuesday.

Barack Obama 5 days ago

Obama dragged for 'headache'-inducing presidential center update that has visitors squinting

Barack Obama's Chicago presidential center generates controversy over architectural design and gentrification concerns. The campus includes a museum tower with Selma speech text.

Politics February 6

Trump deletes 'racist' post after wave of Republican backlash, White House says he didn't know

Congressional Republicans dropped their normal routine of cheering each of President Donald Trump's moves on Friday, and demanded he apologize for a post depicting the Obamas as apes.

Donald Trump February 6

White House removes social media video showing Obamas as apes after criticism

President Trump removed a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes after backlash from Democrats and Republicans, with the White House citing staff error.

Media January 22

Michelle Obama complains about media questioning her fashion mere minutes after touting her outfit

Former first lady Michelle Obama appeared on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast Wednesday to promote her book, "The Look," but complained about media emphasis on women's appearances.

VIDEO January 22

Michelle Obama gave a ‘little dig and a twist’: Kayleigh McEnany

‘The Five’ discusses former first lady Michelle Obama going on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast and giving women advice.

Media January 21

Michelle Obama says she would 'actively work against' Barack running for hypothetical third term

Michelle Obama said Wednesday that she would "actively work against" Barack Obama running for a hypothetical third term, emphasizing the need for new leadership in politics.

Media January 21

Michelle Obama warns America is still not ready to elect a woman president

Michelle Obama says sexism means America isn’t ready for a woman president, as Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes back in a growing Democratic debate.

Gretchen Whitmer January 21

Gov Whitmer says America 'ready for a woman president,' contrasting Michelle Obama

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she disagrees with former first lady Michelle Obama's claim that America is not ready for a woman president.