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Michelle Obama Sparks Controversy Over Inauguration Absence and Divorce Rumors

5/4/2025

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Michelle Obama stirred controversy by revealing her absence from Donald Trump’s inauguration was due to feeling she had "nothing to wear." In a recent podcast, she also navigated swirling divorce rumors with Barack Obama, sidestepping a direct denial. Critics, like Tucker Carlson, seized on her words, fueling speculation about the couple's relationship stability.

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Michelle Obama stirred controversy by revealing her absence from Donald Trump’s inauguration was due to feeling she had "nothing to wear." In a recent podcast, she also navigated swirling divorce rumors with Barack Obama, sidestepping a direct denial. Critics, like Tucker Carlson, seized on her words, fueling speculation about the couple's relationship stability.