Michelle Obama: No Show at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral, Fuels Speculation About Marriage
Michelle Obama, the former First Lady, skipped the state funeral of ex-President Jimmy Carter last week, leaving many to wonder why she chose not to attend. The event was a significant gathering of the Democrat clans, and Carter’s absence was felt. Michelle’s decision not to attend has sparked speculation about the state of her marriage to Barack Obama.
Michelle has been vocal about her feelings towards Donald Trump, who was seated next to Barack at the funeral. She has lambasted him over sexual assault allegations and accused him of putting the Obama family at risk through his attacks on Barack. Her absence from the funeral, therefore, may not have come as a surprise to many.
However, the timing of her decision not to attend is puzzling, especially given the Obamas’ past statements about the importance of unity and putting aside differences. The couple has faced rumors of marriage difficulties in the past, and Michelle has openly discussed her frustrations with Barack’s personality and behavior.
In a 2022 panel discussion, Michelle admitted that she hated her husband for a decade when their daughters were young. She has also spoken about their different personalities, with Michelle being more “hot-headed” than Barack. The couple has also had to contend with rumors of Barack’s wandering eye, including claims that he had an affair with Jennifer Aniston.
Despite their efforts to present a united front, the Obamas have repeatedly punctured their fawning fan club’s image of them as the perfectly-married couple. In a 2017 biography of Obama, an ex-girlfriend revealed that they had kept up an intimate relationship between 1991 and 1992, while Barack was with Michelle.
The couple’s decision to celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary with a photo of them hugging each other at a museum in New York has not convinced social media sleuths that everything is fine in their marriage. The photo was accompanied by a message from Barack, praising Michelle as his “better half,” but Michelle’s response only added to the speculation.
As the Obamas continue to navigate their personal and professional lives, their marriage will undoubtedly remain under scrutiny. For now, Michelle’s decision not to attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral has left many wondering what is really going on behind closed doors.
