Michelle Obama

Trump won't apologize for video of Obamas as apes: What he said

February 7, 2026 9:22am CST

President Donald Trump says he won’t apologize and "didn’t make a mistake" when his Truth Social account shared a video featuring the Obamas as primates in a jungle.

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Trump administration deletes racist video after bipartisan backlash

February 6, 2026 5:26pm CST

The Trump Administration has deleted a video posted to the president's Truth Social account that depicted the Obamas as apes. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on how figures on both parties quickly denounced the video.

Michelle Obama slams divorce rumors during podcast interview

April 10, 2025 8:47am CDT

Michelle Obama appeared to shrug off any divorce speculation during a recent podcast interview where she alluded to skipping high-profile events. Here's what she said.

Michelle Obama says she’ll never run for president, calls it ‘unthinkable’

March 24, 2025 4:59pm CDT

Michelle Obama says running for president is “never gonna happen," citing her daughters and family life as the key reason she’s ruled out politics entirely—even as rumors continue.

Why isn't Michelle Obama at the inauguration?

January 20, 2025 10:55am CST

Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.

Michelle Obama's office addresses 2024 presidential rumors

March 5, 2024 8:30am CST

Michelle Obama’s office has addressed rumors in recent months suggesting a possible candidacy by the former first lady.

Michelle Obama for president in 2024?

March 7, 2023 9:09am CST

Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.

Michelle Obama issues statement on pro-Trump Capitol riot, calls Trump ‘infantile and unpatriotic’

January 7, 2021 5:37pm CST

Michelle Obama was among scores of political figures from both sides of the aisle who decried the violent riot that occurred on Jan. 6, when a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Michelle Obama, Donald Trump most admired in 2020, Gallup poll finds

December 29, 2020 10:41am CST

For the third year in a row, former first lady Michelle Obama has been named the most admired woman of 2020, while President Donald Trump has been named the nation’s most admired man, according to a new Gallup poll.

Michelle Obama teams with LeBron James to help boost early voting

October 13, 2020 8:57am CDT

A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.

Trump hits back at Michelle Obama after searing DNC speech, says he 'would not be here' if not for her husband

August 18, 2020 8:15am CDT

President Trump on Tuesday hit back at former first lady Michelle Obama, saying he wouldn’t have been elected “if it weren’t for the job done” by her husband, former President Barack Obama.