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Clyburn: U.S. Unprepared for Female President, Echoes Obama

12/7/2025

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Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) agrees with Michelle Obama that the United States is not ready for a female president.
The remark follows Michelle Obama’s comments after Kamala Harris' defeat in the 2024 election.
Clyburn expressed these views in an exclusive Meet the Press interview on December 7, 2025.
The exchange adds to the national discussion on gender and leadership in U.S. politics.

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Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) agrees with Michelle Obama that the United States is not ready for a female president.
The remark follows Michelle Obama’s comments after Kamala Harris' defeat in the 2024 election.
Clyburn expressed these views in an exclusive Meet the Press interview on December 7, 2025.
The exchange adds to the national discussion on gender and leadership in U.S. politics.