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Michelle Obama has commanded headlines this week as she opens up about her evolving priorities, relationships, and public presence. In a notable turn, she’s been candid about deliberately stepping back from high-profile events, including skipping both President Trump’s inauguration and President Jimmy Carter’s funeral earlier this year—a decision she’s described as a conscious embrace of her own ambition and personal boundaries. She told NPR’s Rachel Martin that she’s entering a new chapter of life where she’s unafraid to say no, explaining that “it’s my life now, and I can say that” and acknowledging she’s prepared for any resulting scrutiny.

The absence from major events immediately fueled renewed speculation about her marriage with Barack Obama, stoked further by the couple’s rare joint public appearances and a slow-down in social media posts together. Michelle addressed these rumors directly in several interviews, including on NPR’s Wild Card podcast, pointing out that “the fact that people don’t see me going out on a date with my husband sparks rumors of the end of our marriage.” She dismissed the gossip as a product of our culture’s obsession with constant updates and “the instant gratification of Instagram,” reminding everyone, “We are 60. You just are not going to know what we’re doing every minute of the day.” The Washington Examiner highlighted her rebuttal of divorce rumors, with Michelle emphasizing her decisions are about self-care, not marital strife—a stance echoed across her own and Barack’s social media, where the last couple photo appeared in April.

Michelle also revealed that her mother’s passing has prompted reflection and new projects. Alongside her brother Craig Robinson, she launched the podcast IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, using it as a platform to tell family stories, host notable guests, and engage with contemporary issues. On a recent episode, she and guest Jonathan Haidt discussed the impact of social media on children, with Michelle urging parents to be firmer about kids’ screen time and to resist the impulse to be their children’s friends, warning “it’s not going to be fun, but it’s necessary,” according to Fox News.

She’s batted away speculation of a presidential run, telling Rachel Martin that it’s “never gonna happen,” aiming instead to define her own story outside political expectations. And while speculation persists, especially after Barack admitted in April to working through a “deep deficit” in their relationship after years dominated by his presidency, both have been clear there’s no impending split. For now, Michelle Obama seems intent on charting her own path—embracing her age, her autonomy, and a quieter, more personal engagement with the world.

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