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Barack Obama has been back in the headlines this week, navigating political controversy and personal rumors with his trademark cool. Late Friday, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard set Washington ablaze, revealing what she describes as overwhelming evidence implicating the Obama administration in a scheme to subvert Trump’s 2016 presidential victory. Gabbard accused Obama and his national security team of manufacturing and politicizing intelligence, calling for full investigations and possible prosecutions against anyone involved. This bombshell news release, carried by the DNI and amplified by Politico, alleges that Obama and his officials orchestrated a campaign to delegitimize Trump’s win, despite the Intelligence Community’s assessments at the time that Russia was probably not trying to influence the election through cyber means and that foreign adversaries did not compromise election outcomes. Critics like Democratic Congressman Jim Himes have dismissed these claims as a rehash of decade-old conspiracy theories, but the unprecedented directness of Gabbard’s accusations means this story could cast a long shadow over Obama’s post-presidency.

Meanwhile, Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have taken a proactive approach to squashing the persistent divorce rumors that have circulated since several high-profile solo appearances earlier this year, including the Carter funeral and Trump’s latest inauguration. On a new episode of Michelle’s podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, Barack joined his wife and brother-in-law to openly joke about the speculation. “She took me back! It was touch and go for a while,” Barack quipped, while Michelle affirmed there hasn’t been a moment she considered quitting on her man. This candid banter, also featured on CBS Mornings, has been widely shared across social media with Michelle celebrating Barack’s podcast appearance in an Instagram reel that quickly racked up hundreds of thousands of likes. During the episode, they shifted focus to more serious ground, discussing parenting, masculinity, and Barack’s optimism for the next generation.

The couple’s public stand and lighthearted take on their marriage rumors have been the subject of major coverage by CNN, ABC News, and others. Michelle emphasized her new season of personal freedom, explaining her absence from certain expected events, and both Obamas reaffirmed the strength of their 32-year marriage with heartfelt posts on Valentine’s Day. While political storms swirl, the Obamas are again showing their knack for shaping narratives, both on the national stage and at home.

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